ASTM D2980-71(1996)

Standard Test Method for Volume Weights, Water-Holding Capacity, and Air Capacity of Water-Saturated Peat Materials

STANDARD published on 10.10.1996

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Designation standards: ASTM D2980-71(1996)
Note: WITHDRAWN
Publication date standards: 10.10.1996
SKU: NS-22151
The number of pages: 2
Approximate weight : 6 g (0.01 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards ASTM

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Annotation of standard text ASTM D2980-71(1996) :

Keywords:

Air capacity, Peat materials, Volume-soil/related materials, Water-holding capacity (C[inf]wh[reset]), volume weights/water-holding capacity/air capacity of water-saturated, peat materials, test, ICS Number Code 65.080 (Fertilizers)

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1. Scope

1.1 This empirical test method was designed to evaluate the aeration, water penetration, and water retention properties of peat under field conditions of water saturation.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address the safety problems 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.

2. Referenced Documents

E11-24	Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
D3740-26	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
D4753-25	Standard Guide for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Balances and Standard Masses for Use in Soil, Rock, and Construction Materials Testing
D6026-21	Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits and Data Records in Geotechnical Data
D653-26a	Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids (Includes all amendments and changes 6/15/2026).
D2974-25e1	Standard Test Methods for Determining the Water (Moisture) Content, Ash Content, and Organic Material of Peat and Other Organic Soils (Includes all amendments and changes 12/9/2025).

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