1.2 The presence in the topsoil of the correct nutrient and pH level is necessary for healthy plant growth. This guide does not, however, cover a determination of the nutrients, nor their availability.
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The nutrient content of topsoil is important and the chemicals usually evaluated are nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium. Nutrient deficiencies may be corrected by using fertilizers. Excess soluble salts should be examined as to their desirability. The acidity or alkalinity of the soil is also important. Excess acidity may be corrected by the application of lime dust. Excess alkalinity may be corrected by the application of sulfur or other suitable acidifying compounds. The latter item, in addition to lowering pH, also could be considered as an aggregate when considering the particle size distribution. 1.4 This standard does not purport to addres......
ASTM D5883-12 Referenced Document
- ASTM C29/C29M Standard Test Method for Bulk Density ("Unit Weight") and Voids in Aggregate
- ASTM C566 Standard Test Method for Total Evaporable Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying
- ASTM D1140 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Amount of Material Finer than 75-&x3bc;m (No. 200) Sieve in Soils by Washing*， 2024-04-20 Update
- ASTM D3740 Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
- ASTM D4972 Standard Test Method for pH of Soils
- ASTM D5268 Standard Specification for Topsoil Used for Landscaping Purposes
- ASTM D653 Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
- ASTM D75 Standard Practice for Sampling Aggregates
- ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
ASTM D5883-12 history
- 2018 ASTM D5883-18 Standard Guide for Use of Rotary Kiln Produced Expanded Shale, Clay or Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Amendment in Topsoil Used for Landscaping and Related Purposes
- 2012 ASTM D5883-12e1 Standard Guide for Use of Rotary Kiln Produced Expanded Shale, Clay or Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Amendment in Topsoil Used for Landscaping and Related Purposes
- 2012 ASTM D5883-12 Standard Guide for Use of Rotary Kiln Produced Expanded Shale, Clay or Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Amendment in Topsoil Used for Landscaping and Related Purposes
- 1996 ASTM D5883-96(2008) Standard Guide for Use of Rotary Kiln Produced Expanded Shale, Clay or Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Amendment in Topsoil Used for Landscaping and Related Purposes
- 1996 ASTM D5883-96(2002) Standard Guide for Use of Rotary Kiln Produced Expanded Shale, Clay or Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Amendment in Topsoil Used for Landscaping and Related Purposes
- 1998 ASTM D5883-96e1 Standard Guide for Use of Rotary Kiln Produced Expanded Shale, Clay or Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Amendment in Topsoil Used for Landscaping and Related Purposes
