ASTM D5435-03
Historical Standard: ASTM D5435-03 Standard Test Method for Diagnostic Soil Test for Plant Growth and Food Chain Protection
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ASTM D5435
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of quantity (Q) and intensity (I) results for several elements in soils, spoils, fly-ash, and other soil substitutes to ascertain their suitability for the growth of vegetation and possible adverse effects of metals on the food chain.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.3 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
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
E617 Specification for Laboratory Weights and Precision Mass Standards
EPA Standard
U.S.EPAMethod3050 A Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://www.access.gpo.gov.Keywords
diagnostic soil test; food chain; plant; Bioavailability; Chemical analysis--soil/rock/related materials; Diagnostic soil test; Fly ash and other pozzolans; Food chain protection; Plant growth/life; Sewage sludge monitoring; Soil; Spoils; Vegetation;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.080.30 (Biological properties of soil)
DOI: 10.1520/D5435-03
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