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Particle Size and Sand Sieve Tests 

These tests are designed for landscape architects, golf course superintendents, municipal park managers, and those who supply sand, soil, and other mixtures used by these professionals in maintenance and construction activities.

The Particle Size test includes determinations of sand, silt, and clay along with the soil textural class as determined by the relative percentages of the three soil fractions.

Sand Sieve test includes seven separations: gravel, very coarse sand, coarse sand, medium sand, fine sand, very fine sand, and fines.

Particle Size/Sand Sieve test kits may be purchased directly from the Laboratory. If submitting a sample for particle size/sand sieve tests in addition to the soil fertility test, indicate on the soil fertility information form the additional test(s) requested and include a check or money order with your sample to cover the costs of the additional analyses.

  Particle Size Test  ................................................................................

$15.00

  Sand Sieve Test & Particle Size Test .....................................................

$27.00

 

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