Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principles of sub-sampling in the field
5 Apparatus
6 Sample preparation
6.1 Preparation for granular materials
6.2 Preparation for liquids, sludges and paste like
substances
7 Preparing a mixed sample
7.1 Mixing granular materials
7.2 Mixing of liquid and sludges
7.3 Mixing of paste like materials
8 Generic sub-sampling of mobile and viscous liquids
8.1 General
8.2 Single sample method
8.3 Multiple sample method
9 Generic sub-sampling of liquid and solids rendered mobile
by heat
9.1 General
9.2 Single sample method
9.3 Multiple sample method
10 Generic sub-sampling of sludges
10.1 Liquids
10.2 Cakes
10.3 Gelatinous sludges
11 Generic sub-sampling of paste like substances
11.1 General
11.2 Single sample method
11.3 Multiple sample method
12 Generic sub-sampling of powders, granules and small crystals
12.1 General
12.2 Aggregate reduction
12.3 Manual and mechanical sub-sampling procedures
13 Sub-sampling coarse solids and large pieces
14 Incorporation in the Sampling Plan
15 Undertake field sub-sampling procedures
Annex A Examples of equipment for sub-sampling
A.1 Riffle box
A.2 Rotary sample divider
A.3 Tyler divider
A.4 Sheet metal cross
Bibliography