ASTM D2978-03
Standard Test Method for Volume of Processed Peat Materials

Standard No.

ASTM D2978-03

Release Date

2003

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D2978-03(2010)

Latest

ASTM D2978-23

Scope

This test method may be used to quantify the volume of peats under consideration in commercial transactions.

The quality of the result produced by this standard is dependent on the competence of the personnel performing it, and the suitability of the equipment and facilities used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Practice D 3740 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing/sampling/inspection/ and the like. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Practice D 3740 does not in itself assure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; Practice D 3740 provides a means of evaluating some of those factors.

1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the volume of loose and baled processed peat expressed as cubic feet.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D2978-03 history

• 2023 ASTM D2978-23 Standard Test Method for Volume of Peat and Peat-Based Growing Media
• 2015 ASTM D2978-15e1 Standard Test Methods for Volume of Processed Peat Materials
• 2015 ASTM D2978-15 Standard Test Methods for Volume of Processed Peat Materials
• 2003 ASTM D2978-03(2010) Standard Test Method for Volume of Processed Peat Materials
• 2003 ASTM D2978-03 Standard Test Method for Volume of Processed Peat Materials
• 1971 ASTM D2978-71(1998) Standard Test Method for Volume of Processed Peat Materials