BS EN 1482:1996

Foreword
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
3.1 Aggregate sample
3.2 Delivery
3.3 Division
3.4 Final sample
3.5 Increment
3.6 Laboratory sample
3.7 Lot
3.8 Reduced sample
3.9 Reduction
3.10 Sampling unit
3.11 Test portion
3.12 Test sample
4 Sampling plans and quantitative data
4.1 General
4.2 Sampling plans
4.3 Quantitative data
5 Sampling methods
5.1 General
5.2 Reference sampling method
5.3 Mechanical sampling
5.4 Manual sampling
6 Reduction and preparation of samples for analysis
6.1 Reduction
6.2 Preparation of samples for chemical and physical
       analysis
6.3 Practical arrangements for final (laboratory)
       samples
7 Sampling report
7.1 General
7.2 Essential information
7.3 Additional information
Annexes
A (informative) Bibliography
B (informative) Alternative methods of sample
       reduction
C (informative) Examples of rotating sample dividers
D (informative) Typical sampling report

Defines sampling sampling methods for reduction and division of samples and gives requirements for sampling reports. Applies to fertilizer deliveries or liming material for supplying to third parties for resale in smaller lots, subject to local, national or regional legislation.