Standard Test Method for pH of Peat Materials

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-11-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

12-10-1998

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

Committee	D 18
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	2
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 1998
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	ASTM D 2976 : 1971 : R2004

1.1 This test method covers the electrometric measurement of the pH of peat materials. It is a means of expressing the degree of acidity or alkalinity of peat material suspended in water and 0.01 M calcium chloride solution.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address the safety problems 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.

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