Soil Sample Preparation - UW Soil and Forage LAB
Soil Sample Preparation 1 DATE: May 2005 Soil Sample Preparation 1. Application Soil samples are dried, ground and sieved prior to analysis. The grinding and sieving operations should ensure a homogeneous mixture for analysis. 2. Summary of Methods Soil samples are dried at 50°C in cardboard boxes. The dried soil is ground in a mechanical