1.1 This test method is for the determination of watersoluble sulfate in soils.
1.2 This test method was developed for concentrations of water-soluble sulfate in soils between
0.02 and
3.33 % sulfate by mass.
1.3 This test method does not determine sulfur in any form except as sulfate.
1.4 Some governing bodies regulate the movement of soils from one area to another. It is up to the sampler and laboratory to comply with all regulations.
1.5 The text of this test method refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.7 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM C1580-20 Referenced Document
ASTM C114 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement*, 2023-10-01 Update
ASTM C125 Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates*, 2021-10-01 Update
ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM E275 Standard Practice for Describing and Measuring Performance of Ultraviolet, Visible, and Near-Infrared Spectrophotometers
ASTM E60 Standard Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials by Molecular Absorption Spectrometry
ASTM C1580-20 history
2020ASTM C1580-20 Standard Test Method for Water-Soluble Sulfate in Soil
2015ASTM C1580-15 Standard Test Method for Water-Soluble Sulfate in Soil
2009ASTM C1580-09e1 Standard Test Method for Water-Soluble Sulfate in Soil
2009ASTM C1580-09 Standard Test Method for Water-Soluble Sulfate in Soil
2005ASTM C1580-05 Standard Test Method for Water-Soluble Sulfate in Soil