ASTM D4427-92(2002)e1
Historical Standard: ASTM D4427-92(2002)e1 Standard Classification of Peat Samples by Laboratory Testing
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ASTM D4427
1. 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
D1997 Test Method for Laboratory Determination of the Fiber Content of Peat Samples by Dry Mass
D2974 Test Methods for Moisture, Ash, and Organic Matter of Peat and Other Organic Soils
D2976 Test Method for pH of Peat Materials
D2980 Test Method for Volume Mass, Moisture-Holding Capacity, and Porocity of Saturated Peat Materials
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
Keywords
absorbency; acidity; ash content; botanical composition; classification; fiber content; laboratory testing; nomenclature; peat ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 65.080 (Fertilizers)
DOI: 10.1520/D4427-92R02E01
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