1.1?This test method covers the determination of carbonate content of soils and soft rock which can be readily broken down by mechanical effort. It is a gasometric method that uses a simple portable apparatus. Results should be clearly stated as the calcite equivalent in percent
ASTM D4373-21 Referenced Document
ASTM C25 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Limestone, Quicklime, and Hydrated Lime
ASTM D3042 Standard Test Method for Insoluble Residue in Carbonate Aggregates
ASTM D3740 Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D4753 Standard Specification for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Balances and Scales for Use in Soil, Rock, and Construction Materials Testing
ASTM D6026 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
ASTM D653 Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
ASTM D4373-21 history
2021ASTM D4373-21 Standard Test Method for Rapid Determination of Carbonate Content of Soils
2014ASTM D4373-14 Standard Test Method for Rapid Determination of Carbonate Content of Soils
2007ASTM D4373-02(2007) Standard Test Method for Rapid Determination of Carbonate Content of Soils
2002ASTM D4373-02 Standard Test Method for Rapid Determination of Carbonate Content of Soils
1996ASTM D4373-96 Standard Test Method for Calcium Carbonate Content of Soils