DIN EN 13040:2008 PDF

Scope: This European Standard specifies a routine method for preparing a sample of soil improver or growing media prior to chemical analysis and physical testing. The procedures described herein apply only to those samples that are supplied to a laboratory in the form in which they will be used for their intended purpose. NOTE 1 This method is not applicable to liming materials and is not suitable for materials like rockwool and foam slabs. NOTE 2 The determination of the laboratory compacted bulk density is given in Annex A. NOTE 3 The results of an interlaboratory trial to determine moisture content are given in Annex B. NOTE 4 The results of an interlaboratory trial to determine compacted laboratory bulk density are given in Annex B. NOTE 5 Attention is drawn to the possible existence of national legislation for the declaration of specifie products, which could differ from the general requirements of this European Standard.

DIN EN 13040:2008 Referenced Document

EN 12579:1999 Soil Improvers and Growing Media - Sampling
ISO 565 Test sieves; metal wire cloth, perforated metal plate and electroformed sheet; nominal sizes of openings

2008 DIN EN 13040:2008 Soil improvers and growing media - Sample preparation for chemical and physical tests, determination of dry matter content, moisture content and laboratory compacted bulk density; English version of DIN EN 13040:2008-01
0000 DIN EN 13040:2006
0000 DIN EN 13040:2000