What is BS 6463-101 – lime sample preparation guidelines about?
The characteristics of granular and lump quicklime and natural calcium carbonate necessitate detailed attention to sampling and sample preparation practices.
BS 6463-101 describes methods for preparing samples of powdered, granular and lump quicklime and natural calcium carbonate, and of powdered hydrated lime, milk of lime and lime putty. They are valid for consignments of up to 1000 tonnes.
Where samples of powdered products are taken, the equipment and procedures for homogenization, sample division and packaging given in BS EN 196-7 apply.
Recommended protective measures in handling quicklime and hydrated lime are given in BS 6463-101. When handling lime putty and milk of lime, the same precautions should be taken as for hydrated lime.
Who is BS 6463-101 - lime sample preparation guidelines for?
BS 6463-101 on lime sample preparation guidelines is useful for:
- The agriculture industry
- Manufacturers and suppliers of lime 
- Quality control personnel
- Testing laboratories
Why should you use BS 6463-101 - lime sample preparation guidelines?
Where samples of limes and/or natural calcium carbonate are taken for acceptance purposes from a consignment supplied as agricultural liming materials, attention is drawn to the Fertilisers (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations 1991 [1].
BS 6463-101 guides you with sample preparation guidelines in terms of protective measures and material bulk densities. BS 6463-101 provides you with examples of application of the methods for the preparation of samples. Increment volumes, number of spot samples to be taken from packages, and relationship between types of samples has also been discussed in BS 6463-101.
BS 6463-101 helps you to prepare samples of lime and related products so that high quality products are used in agriculture and construction.
