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Standard Classification of Peat Samples by Laboratory Testing

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Standard Classification of Peat Samples by Laboratory Testing
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Scope

1.1 This classification is a system for subdividing and assigning nomenclature to peat samples through laboratory tests.

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

Significance and Use

4.1 The purpose of this classification is to standardize the naming of peat materials so that the peat-producer can better identify the product and the peat-consumer can better select peat materials to meet requirements. This system may also be used for peat resource evaluations, environmental impact reports, and preliminary engineering studies. The parameters selected for use in this classification are ones which have been determined to relate to the agricultural/horticultural, geotechnical, and energy uses of peats.

Note 1—The quality of the results produced by this standard is dependent on the competence of the personnel performing it, and the suitability of the equipment and facilities used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Practice D3740 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing/sampling/inspection/and the like. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Practice D3740 does not in itself assure reliable testing. Reliable testing depends on many factors; Practice D3740 provides a means of evaluating some of those factors.

Keywords

absorbency; acidity; ash content; botanical composition; classification; fiber content; laboratory testing; nomenclature; peat; ICS Number Code 65.080 (Fertilizers)

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04.08 (Soil and Rock (I): D420 - D5876)

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65.080 (Fertilizers Including soil conditioners and culture medium)

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Document Number

ASTM-D4427-13

Revision Level

2013 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

Aug. 1, 2013

Document Type

Classification

Page Count

3 pages

Committee Number

D18.07