ASTM D 4531 Standard Test Methods for Bulk Density of Peat and Peat Products
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ASTM D 4531 Document Information:
Title
Standard Test Methods for Bulk Density of Peat and Peat Products
ASTM International
Publication Date:
Feb 24, 1986
Scope:
These test methods cover the determination of the bulk density
of both peat in its natural state and peat products (Note 1). These
test methods consist of defining a volume of peat and determining
the mass of that specific volume. The difference in the respective
methods is in the procedures employed to determine the peat
volume.
NOTE 1—Test Method D 2978 is used for specifying the volume
represented by a quantity of loose processed peat or the volume of
a peat bale.
Method A—This method, the core method, covers the
determination of the bulk density of an undisturbed core of peat
taken with a piston sampler or other suitable core sampler
(Sections 6 and 7).
Method B—This method, the paraffin wax method, covers
the determination of the bulk density of undisturbed clods or
irregular pieces of wet peat and compressed peat products (Sections
8 and 9).
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
Keywords:
- bulk density
- core sampling
- paraffin-wax displacement method
- peat
- peat products
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