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| 3<\/td>\n | Contents Introduction 1 1 Scope 2 2 Normative references 2 3 Terms and definitions 2 4 Topsoil classification and characteristics 4 5 Use and handling of topsoil 5 Annexes Annex A (normative) Determination of the extractable phosphate content 10 Annex B (normative) Extraction of the exchangeable cations in soil 13 Annex C (normative) Calculation of exchangeable sodium percentage of soil 15 Annex D (normative) Determination of phytotoxic contaminants and trace elements 16 Annex E (normative) Supplier\u2019s declaration of compliance 17 Annex F (normative) Method for laboratory density of soil 19 Annex G (normative) Method for preparing a laboratory sample of air-dried soil 20 Bibliography 21 List of figures Figure 1 – Textural classification (limiting percentage of sand, silt and clay sized particles for the mineral texture class) 9 List of tables Table 1 – Topsoil characteristics 6 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 4<\/td>\n | Foreword <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 5<\/td>\n | Introduction <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 6<\/td>\n | 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 3.1 topsoil 3.2 natural topside <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 7<\/td>\n | 3.3 manufactured topsoil 3.4 subsoil 3.5 soil texture 3.6 soil structure 3.7 soil organic matter 3.8 soil pH value 3.9 available plant nutrient content 3.10 soil electrical conductivity 3.11 carbon:nitrogen ratio <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 8<\/td>\n | 3.12 soil contaminant 3.13 visible contaminant 3.14 sharp 3.15 coarse fragment 3.16 soil source 4 Topsoil classification and characteristics 4.1 Classification a) Multipurpose topsoil b) Specific purpose topsoil 1) Acidic. 2) Calcareous. 3) Low fertility. 4) Low fertility acidic. 5) Low fertility calcareous. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 9<\/td>\n | 4.2 4.2 Characteristics 5 Use and handling of topsoil 5.1 Sourcing topsoil 5.2 Declaration of compliance 5.3 Sampling and analysis <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 10<\/td>\n | Table 1 Topsoil characteristics <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 11<\/td>\n | 5.4 Handling 5.5 Storage <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 12<\/td>\n | 5.6 Preparation of the receptor site and spreading <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 13<\/td>\n | Figure 1 Textural classification (limiting percentage of sand, silt and clay sized particles for the mineral texture class) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 14<\/td>\n | Annex A (normative) Determination of the extractable phosphate content A.1 General A.2 Principle A.3 Reagents <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 15<\/td>\n | A.4 Apparatus A.5 Procedure A.5.1 Test portion and preparation of test solution A.5.2 Blank test <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 16<\/td>\n | A.5.3 Preparation of standard graph A.5.4 Determination <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 17<\/td>\n | A.6 Calculation and expression of results A.7 Test report a) a complete identification of the sample; b) a reference to this British Standard, i.e. BS 3882:2007; c) the results expressed in accordance with A.6; d) any unusual features noticed during the determination; e) any operation not included in this method or regarded as optional. Annex B (normative) Extraction of the exchangeable cations in soil B.1 General B.2 Principle B.3 Reagents B.4 Apparatus <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 18<\/td>\n | B.5 Procedure B.5.1 Preparation of test sample B.5.2 Blank extraction B.5.3 Determination B.6 Calculation and expression of results B.7 Test report a) a complete identification of the sample; b) a reference to this British Standard, i.e. BS 3882:2007; c) the results expressed in accordance with B.6; d) any unusual features noticed during the determination; e) any operation not included in this method or regarded as optional. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 19<\/td>\n | Annex C (normative) Calculation of exchangeable sodium percentage of soil C.1 General C.2 Principle <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 20<\/td>\n | C.3 Calculation and expression of results Annex D (normative) Determination of phytotoxic contaminants and trace elements 1) D.1 Sample preparation D.2 Microwave conditions D.3 Testing <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 21<\/td>\n | Annex E (normative) Supplier\u2019s declaration of compliance <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 23<\/td>\n | Annex F (normative) Method for laboratory density of soil F.1 General F.2 Principle F.3 Apparatus F.4 Procedure <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 24<\/td>\n | Annex G (normative) Method for preparing a laboratory sample of air-dried soil G.1 General G.2 Sample preparation <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 25<\/td>\n | Bibliography [1] NELSON, D. W., and L. E. SOMMERS. Total carbon, organic carbon and organic matter. Methods of soil analysis Part 3 Chemical … [2] ENVIRONMENT AGENCY. Contaminated Land Exposure Assessment (CLEA). [3] ENVIRONMENT AGENCY. Performance Standard for Laboratories Undertaking Chemical Testing of Soil, Version 3. Environment Agency, March 2006. [4] MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & FOOD\/ AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT & ADVISORY SERVICE. The analysis of agricultural materials. MAFF\/ADAS Reference Book 427. Third edition. London: The Stationery Office, 1986. [5] LOVELAND, P.J. Electrical conductivity, salts and soils. Landscape Design. 1990, 188, 33-35. [6] LAMBKIN D. et al. NRM Standard Operating Procedures, HORIZONTAL WP2: Towards producing harmonised methods, with quantified precision, for sampling sludges, treated biowastes and soils in the landscape, 2004. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Specification for topsoil and requirements for use<\/b><\/p>\n |