UK Statutory Instrument
1996
United Kingdom
The Fertilisers (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations 1996
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Schedules
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A sample taken in accordance with the methods described below...
An inspector who intends to take a sample in accordance...
The sampling apparatus shall be made of materials which cannot...
In the case of a sampling spear its dimensions shall...
Notwithstanding the provisions of these Regulations, a sampling spear shall...
Mechanical apparatus may be used for the sampling of moving...
The stoichiometric EDTA-metal ratio in the complexometric analyses is always...
Complexometric indicators are often sensitive to air. The solution may...
The metal-indicator complexes are often relatively stable and it may...
The colour change of the indicator must not be observed...
This analysis requires a certain amount of experience. The task...
If an EDTA solution of guaranteed strength is used (Titrisol,...
The solutions containing potassium cyanide must not be poured down...
Solid fertilisers: the preparation of a final sample received at...
Fluid fertilisers: the final sample is mixed by shaking to...
Catalyst mixture: 1,000 g potassium sulfate and 50 g copper...
Indicator solutions: (3.12.1) Mixed indicator: mix 50 ml of 2...
pH indicator paper, wide range.
Indicator solutions: (4.29.1) Mixed indicator solution: Solution A: dissolve 1...
Indicator papers: Litmus, bromothymol blue (or other papers sensitive in...
Ethanol or methanol: solution 95%.
Sintered glass crucibles, diameter of pores 5 to 15 microns....
Schedule 2 para.7.7
Schedule 2 para.7.8
Titration in the presence of calcein or of calcon carbonic...
WARNING
TABLE FOR METHOD 2
WARNING
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Title, commencement and interpretation
In the case of fertiliser in containers, only unopened containers...
Prescribed amount for the purposes of the definition of sampled portion
The sample shall be taken and prepared as quickly as...
Manner of taking, marking, sealing and fastening up of samples
No sample shall be drawn from any part of the...
Sample divider (optional).
Demineralised water, freshly boiled to remove carbon dioxide.
Sieves with apertures of 0.2 mm and 0.5 mm.
250 ml flasks, stoppered.
Porcelain pestle and mortar or grinder.
Ureic nitrogen, either: (3.5.1) By conversion using urease, into ammonia,...
Sodium hydroxide: 0.1 M standard solution.
Bromophenol blue: solution of 0.4 grams per litre in water....
Phenolphthalein: solution of 2 grams per litre in 60% by...
Soda lime: particle dimensions, about 1.0 to 1.6 mm.
Methods of sending part of a sample
When stones are naturally present in a fertiliser, they shall,...
Hydrochloric acid solution, 50% (V/V): dilute an appropriate volume of...
Sodium or potassium hydroxide, 0.2 M solution, free from carbonates....
Stannous chloride solution: Dissolve 120 g of stannous chloride (SnCl2.2H2O)...
Sulfuric acid, concentrated (p=1.84 g/ml).
Hydrochloric acid solution: dilute an appropriate volume of hydrochloric acid...
Glacial acetic acids.
Sulfuric acid solution, approximately 30% (W/V) H2SO4.
Ferrous sulfate, crystalline, FeSO4.7H2O
Sulfuric acid, 0.05 M solution.
Octan-1-ol.
Potassium carbonate, saturated solution.
Iron powder, reduced with hydrogen (the prescribed quantity of iron...
Sodium or potassium hydroxide, 0.1 M solution, free from carbonate....
Barium hydroxide, saturated solution.
Sodium carbonate solution, 10 g per 100 ml.
Hydrochloric acid, 2 M solution.
Hydrochloric acid, 0.1 M solution.
Urease solution: Suspend 0.5 g of active urease in 100...
Xanthydrol solution, 5 g per 100 ml in ethanol or...
Copper oxide (CuO): 0.3 to 0.4 g per determination or...
Anti-bump granules washed in hydrochloric acid and ignited.
Potassium thiocyanate.
Potassium nitrate.
Ammonium sulfate.
Urea.
Sulfuric acid solution: dilute an appropriate volume of sulfuric acid...
Sodium hydroxide solution, 30 g per 100 ml, ammonia free...
Indicator solutions: Mixed indicator: (4.9.1) Solution A: dissolve 1 g...
Qualifications of agricultural analysts and deputy agricultural analysts
METHOD
Distillation apparatus consisting of a round-bottomed flask of suitable capacity...
Rotary shaker, 35 to 40 turns per minute.
Rotary shaker, 35 – 40 turns per minute.
Rotary shaker, 35 – 40 turns per minute.
pH meter.
Laboratory oven.
Application of the methods of analysis
SPECIAL CASES
Carry out two individual determinations in quick succession on separate...
Remove particles smaller than 0.5 mm using the test sieve...
Filter the entire contents of the beaker through the funnel...
Lay two sheets of filter paper (5.5) (about 500 ×...
s.6.5
s.6.6
s.6.7
s.6.8
Form of certificate of analysis
FLUID FERTILISERS
Extraction Weigh to the nearest 0.001 g, 5 g of...
Determination Determine the phosphorus using Method 10 on an aliquot...
Preparation of the solution to be analysed. Add approximately 50...
Preparation of blank solution. Prepare a blank solution by repeating...
Preparation of calibration solutions. By diluting the standard solution (4.3)...
Measurement. Set up the spectrometer (5.1) at a wavelength of...
Modification of the Agriculture Act 1970
EXPRESSION OF RESULT
In certain cases, a difference may be found between the...
Before each analysis, check that the apparatus is working properly...
Revocations
EXPRESSION OF RESULTS
REMARKS
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