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ASTM D4972 : 13

Standard Test Method for pH of Soils

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1.1 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.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 All measured and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D6026.

1.4 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.

General Information

Status : Historical
Standard Type: Main
Document No: ASTM D4972 : 13
Document Year: 2013
Pages: 4
  • Section Volume:
  • 04.08 Volume 04.08 Soil and Rock (I): D421 – D5876
  • ICS:
  • 13.080.10 Chemical characteristics of soils

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