Soil sample rings
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High-quality equipment for soil analysis

Soil physical research

Exploring soil through physical research yields invaluable insights into its diverse characteristics. Numerous methods exist for soil testing and analysis, each demanding specific tools and equipment. Discover your application below or consult our experts for guidance.

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Complete Soil Measurement and Analysis Solutions

Even a small soil sample can unveil a wealth of information. With the right equipment, you can scrutinize soil structure and texture, which dictate permeability, ease of tillage, erosion sensitivity, and more. Soil stability is paramount for agriculture, and a pF-curve offers a snapshot of soil moisture content.

Soil's properties, revealed through testing, provide vital cues for effective practices in agriculture, construction, engineering, and even archaeology. Find the fitting analysis method for your context below.

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pF determination

pF determination is indispensable when investigating water accessibility in soil for plants and trees. Soil moisture measurements benefit both agriculture and engineering.

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Particle size distribution

Particle size distribution stands as a pivotal soil characteristic. Soil texture significantly shapes suitability for intended use, like agriculture, impacting tillage ease, capillary conductivity, moisture availability, permeability, compaction, and more.

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Aggregate stability

Soil structure largely hinges on the presence and formation of soil aggregates. These aggregates may disintegrate due to mechanical and physico-chemical forces, leading to pore clogging, reduced infiltration, water erosion, or runoff. The 'wet sieving method' delves into aggregate stability against water erosion.

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Soil volume and density

The ratio of solid mass, water, and air in soil holds significance for forestry, agriculture, soil, and water management studies. Soil moisture and porosity, both influencing soil's fitness for purpose, are substantially swayed by component ratios.

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Air permeability apparatus

Air permeability

Soil air permeability emerges as a critical parameter for agricultural soil aeration. Air and water are vital for plant growth, and permeability determines oxygen availability to plant roots. Empire United Ltd. provides instruments to measure air permeability in the field and lab.

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Water permeability

Determining water permeability, or hydraulic conductivity, is pivotal for agricultural and environmental soil research. The permeability factor, or K-factor, informs irrigation and drainage system designs and plays a role in pollution spreading.

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Compression and shear testing

Compression and shear stress tests gauge soil's deformation resistance under shear or compression. Altered soil functions, particularly reduced hydraulic conductivities and hampered aeration, may impact crop growth, productivity, and soil's filtration and buffering capacity. Testing shear and compression strength offers valuable insights for soil utilization.

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Calcium carbonate content

Calcium carbonate content signifies soil alkalinity or acidity, influencing soil quality and fertility. To assess carbonate content, Empire United Ltd. offers a calcimeter following the Scheibler method. Developed in collaboration with Dutch research institutes, it meets NEN 5757, DIN 19682, and DIN 19684 standards.

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