What is PD CEN/TS 16375 - Determination of calcium carbonate content in soil samples about?
PD CEN/TS 16375 is a standard that serves technical specifications for the determination of calcium carbonate content in soil samples, enabling the inspection of soil acidity for lime treatment to control the pH.
PD CEN/TS 16375 specifies a method for the determination of low contents (as < 5 g CaCO3 per kilogram) of carbonate in soil samples
PD CEN/TS 16375 applies to any type of carbonate liming material, such as limestone, chalk, and dolomite.
Who is PD CEN/TS 16375 - Determination of calcium carbonate content in soil samples for?
PD CEN/TS 16375 on the determination of calcium carbonate content in soil samples applies to:
- Manufacturers of liming materials
- Dealers and importers of liming materials
- Testing houses and labs for liming materials
- Soil inspection services
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 16375 - Determination of calcium carbonate content in soil samples?
The main component of limestone, calcium carbonate, is frequently used to neutralise soil acidity and provide calcium for plant nutrition. Liming materials enable the control of soil acidity and improve water penetration for increased crop yields.
PD CEN/TS 16375 provides users guidance on the volumetric method for the determination of the amount of residual finely ground carbonate in soils. PD CEN/TS 16375 also provides users with a step-by-step procedure for the method, enabling users to do the method correctly.
PD CEN/TS 16375 provides users guidance on principle, reagents, procedure, controlled additions method, direct measurement method, precision and test report, enabling accurate determination of calcium carbonate content in soil.
With obedience and compliance to PD CEN/TS 16375, users can assess the quantity of calcium carbonate in soil samples for liming treatment in soils.
