ASTM D 4972 Standard Test Method for pH of Soils

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ASTM D 4972 Document Information:

Title
Standard Test Method for pH of Soils

ASTM International

Publication Date:
Jan 10, 2001

Scope:

This test method covers the measurement of the pH of soils for uses other than for corrosion testing. Such measurements are used in the agricultural, environmental, and natural resources fields. This measurement determines the degree of acidity or alkalinity in soil materials suspended in water and a 0.01 M calcium chloride solution. Measurements in both liquids are necessary to fully define the soil's pH. This variable is useful in determining the solubility of soil minerals and the mobility of ions in the soil and assessing the viability of the soil-plant environment. A more detailed discussion of the usefulness of this parameter is not warranted here; however, it can be found in many discussions of the subject. A few such discussions are given as Refs (1-6)² at the end of the text.

The values given in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

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.

² The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to a list of references at the end of the test method.

Keywords:

acidity
alkalinity
pH
reaction
soil

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