BS 4156:1990
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Recommendations for peat for horticultural and landscape use
Hardcopy , PDF
15-05-2000
English
31-05-1990
Committees responsible
Foreword
Recommendations
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Sampling
4 Description
5 Determination of pH values
6 Conductivity
7 Moisture content
8 Ash
9 Particle size grades
10 Water retention
11 Statement of amount of contents
12 AFP air figure
13 Labelling
Appendices
A The uses of peat in horticulture and landscape
B Determination of pH and conductivity
C Determination of moisture content and water
retention
D Determination of ash
E Determination of particle size
F Determination of compacted bulk density using a 1 L
cylinder
G Determination of AFP air figure
Tables
1 Cumulative mass retained
2 AFP air figure for peat for growing media for use in
containers
Figures
1 Bulk density test cylinder, collar and plunger
2 AFP air figure cylinder, collar and cap
3 Operation of sealing discs
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