SN EN 196-7 : 2007

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and Definitions
4 General
   4.1 Purpose
   4.2 Equipment
   4.3 Representation
5 Sampling equipment
6 Procedures for taking samples
   6.1 General
   6.2 Sampling from bags, drums and containers of small size
   6.3 Sampling from large containers and bulk transport
        (after loading or before unloading)
   6.4 Sampling while loading into bulk transports or silos
   6.5 Sampling from silos
7 Frequency at which samples are taken and choice of sample
   type
8 Size and preparation of samples
   8.1 Size of sample to be taken
   8.2 Homogenization
   8.3 Division of the homogenized sample
   8.4 Foreign materials in the sample
9 Packaging and storage
   9.1 Principle
   9.2 Containers
   9.3 Storage condition
   9.4 Identification of samples
   9.5 Authentication of samples
10 Sampling report
   10.1 General
   10.2 Information to be included
   10.3 Authorization of the report
   10.4 Dispatch of the report
Annex A (informative) Typical examples of sampling equipment
        normally used
Bibliography

Defines the equipment to be used, the methods to be followed and the provisions for taking samples of cement, representative of given lots for testing, to assess the quality of products prior to, during or after delivery.