Soil improvers and growing media - Determination of quantity for materials with particle size greater than 60 mm

TThis standard specifies a method for the determination of quantity of soil improvers and growing media in bulk and in packages. This is a reference method, which is designed with an appropriate precision level aimed at enabling validation of any quantity declaration made.
This document applies to material that is in solid form, but not in block form to be sold by dimension, and which exceeds the particle size restriction in EN 12580 [1] and where the declared nominal particle size is greater than 60 mm. This method is applicable for products where a mass fraction of less than 10% of material is retained on the 100 mm fall controller.
NOTE 1   The requirements of this standard may differ from the national legal requirements for the declaration of quantity for the products concerned.
NOTE 2   Where there is no legal requirement to use this method, for example in quantity control of packaged product, then it is permissible for any other methods to be used so long as these other methods can be demonstrated to be comparable with this standard method in giving the same quantity with the same precision.

Bodenverbesserungsmittel und Kultursubstrate - Bestimmung der Menge für Materialien mit einer Partikelgröße über 60 mm

Amendements du sol et supports de culture - Détermination de la quantité pour les matériaux de granulométrie supérieure à 60 mm

Izboljševalci tal in rastni substrati - Določevanje količine za materiale z velikostjo delcev, večjo od 60 mm

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EN 15238:2006 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Soil improvers and growing media - Determination of quantity for materials with particle size greater than 60 mm". This standard covers: TThis standard specifies a method for the determination of quantity of soil improvers and growing media in bulk and in packages. This is a reference method, which is designed with an appropriate precision level aimed at enabling validation of any quantity declaration made. This document applies to material that is in solid form, but not in block form to be sold by dimension, and which exceeds the particle size restriction in EN 12580 [1] and where the declared nominal particle size is greater than 60 mm. This method is applicable for products where a mass fraction of less than 10% of material is retained on the 100 mm fall controller. NOTE 1 The requirements of this standard may differ from the national legal requirements for the declaration of quantity for the products concerned. NOTE 2 Where there is no legal requirement to use this method, for example in quantity control of packaged product, then it is permissible for any other methods to be used so long as these other methods can be demonstrated to be comparable with this standard method in giving the same quantity with the same precision.

TThis standard specifies a method for the determination of quantity of soil improvers and growing media in bulk and in packages. This is a reference method, which is designed with an appropriate precision level aimed at enabling validation of any quantity declaration made. This document applies to material that is in solid form, but not in block form to be sold by dimension, and which exceeds the particle size restriction in EN 12580 [1] and where the declared nominal particle size is greater than 60 mm. This method is applicable for products where a mass fraction of less than 10% of material is retained on the 100 mm fall controller. NOTE 1 The requirements of this standard may differ from the national legal requirements for the declaration of quantity for the products concerned. NOTE 2 Where there is no legal requirement to use this method, for example in quantity control of packaged product, then it is permissible for any other methods to be used so long as these other methods can be demonstrated to be comparable with this standard method in giving the same quantity with the same precision.

EN 15238:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 65.080 - Fertilizers. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 15238:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 15238:2022, EN 13040:2007, EN 12579:1999, EN 45501:2015, EN 1473:2021, EN 12255-12:2024, CEN/TS 17731:2022, CEN/TS 17729:2022, EN 378-3:2016+A1:2020, EN 15238:2006/AC:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Soil improvers and growing media - Determination of quantity for materials with particle size greater than 60 mmAmendements du sol et supports de culture - Détermination de la quantité pour les matériaux de granulométrie supérieure a 60 mmBodenverbesserungsmittel und Kultursubstrate - Bestimmung der Menge für Materialien mit einer Partikelgröße über 60 mmTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15238:2006SIST EN 15238:2007en,fr,de65.080GnojilaFertilizersICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 15238:200701-september-2007

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 15238December 2006ICS 65.080 English VersionSoil improvers and growing media - Determination of quantity formaterials with particle size greater than 60 mmAmendements du sol et supports de culture -Détermination de la quantité pour les matériaux degranulométrie supérieure à 60 mmBodenverbesserungsmittel und Kultursubstrate -Bestimmung der Menge für Materialien mit einerPartikelgröße über 60 mmThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 October 2006.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2006 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 15238:2006: E

Results of an interlaboratory trial to determine density.13 Bibliography.14

This document applies to material that is in solid form, but not in block form to be sold by dimension, and which exceeds the particle size restriction in EN 12580 [1] and where the declared nominal particle size is greater than 60 mm. This method is applicable for products where a mass fraction of less than 10% of material is retained on the 100 mm fall controller.
NOTE 1 The requirements of this standard may differ from the national legal requirements for the declaration of quantity for the products concerned.
NOTE 2 Where there is no legal requirement to use this method, for example in quantity control of packaged product, then it is permissible for any other methods to be used so long as these other methods can be demonstrated to be comparable with this standard method in giving the same quantity with the same precision.
2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 12579:1999, Soil improvers and growing media – Sampling EN 13040, Soil improvers and growing media – Sample preparation for chemical and physical tests, determination of dry matter content, moisture content and laboratory compacted bulk density EN 45501, Metrological aspects of non-automatic weighing instruments 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 batch quantity of goods manufactured by the same process under the same conditions and labelled in the same manner and assumed to have the same characteristics 3.2 bulk material material that is not packaged 3.3 container any container, including lorry, boat, and package
3.4 density density of the material as received or reconstituted for use in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, determined by the method specified in this standard

5.3 Where the quantity declared is by weight then the moisture content is also determined so that the dry matter weight can be determined and declared.
NOTE The structure of the material may change with time and handling and this may affect the volume of the material.
6 Apparatus 6.1 Measure, Rigid, 50 l ± 1 l with a height to diameter ratio between 0,95:1 and 1:1, calibrated in accordance with Clause 7. The volume, V1 shall be determined to the nearest 20 ml at 20 °C, with an uncertainty of measurement (k=2) of no more than 100 ml. NOTE 1 Information about the measurement and expression of uncertainty is given in the OIML Guide (G1) to the expression of uncertainty in measurement, (sometimes referred to as GUM). NOTE 2 A 400 mm internal diameter pipe of height 398 mm with an end cap may be suitable. NOTE 3 For easy and safe handling of the filled measure, lifting and emptying handles are advisable.
For health and safety reasons, the filled measure may require two persons to lift it. 6.2 Collar, Rigid, of the same diameter as the measure (6.1) and with a height of 75 mm ± 5 mm. Equipped with locating lugs to enable it to sit on the measure correctly.

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Wires crossing each other perpendicularly form the mesh with 100 mm square holes. Figure 1 shows a diagram of the apparatus as described in 6.1 to 6.3.
123 Key 1 Fall controller of square mesh with 100 mm ± 5 mm openings held not more that 50 mm above filling collar 2 Fillin
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