QTP4B071-6 — Soil/Solid Sampling Strategy

QTP4B071-6 governs soil and solid sample collection, field analysis, and interpretation of soil sample results.

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  • Publication number: QTP4B071-6
  • Title: Soil/Solid Sampling Strategy
  • Date: 2022-07-14

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It covers auger, chip/core, spade, scoop, trowel, trier, and Veihmeyer tube sampling methods. It also includes FT-IR analysis, field analysis equipment, and interpretation of results using MEGs.

Topics covered

  • Soil and solid sample collection
  • Chip and core sampling
  • Trier samplers
  • Veihmeyer tube samplers
  • FT-IR analysis
  • Field analysis equipment
  • Soil MEGs

Questions and answers

What factors determine the appropriate soil sampling device?

How far you need to go down into the soil, the type of soil being sampled, the analytes of concern, and the type of samples you will be collecting (disturbed or undisturbed). (paragraph 1)

How should soil samples be collected when contamination is obvious?

Collect samples from the least contaminated areas first then work to the most contaminated areas. (paragraph 2)

When is a trier sampler recommended?

Sampling loose soil on the surface or just under the surface. (paragraph 2)

What depth range is associated with use of the Veihmeyer tube sampler?

The Veihmeyer tube sampler is used at depths greater than one foot and can be used for depths up to 10 feet. (paragraph 3)

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