A system for accurately weighing a mass of material, including a closed
chamber (20) having a gas inlet (22) and a gas outlet (24). A scale (30)
is disposed in the closed chamber (20). An inert gas supply, under
positive pressure, is connected to the gas inlet (22) and a vacuum
powered pressure regulator (100) is connected to the gas outlet (24) to
maintain a predetermined pressure level within the closed chamber (20)
and to substantially inhibit pressure fluctuations within the chamber
(20) that may affect accuracy of the scale (30).