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Gravimetric soil moisture determination

Subcategory: soil analysis
Standard reference: Nelson et al., 2024
Papers: 3 | Mentions: 3

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Description

Standardized method using funnel, filter paper and drainage to measure maximum water holding capacity of soil samples. Involves saturating soil, draining for set time, then oven-drying to calculate water retention.

Typical Equipment

  • BUNN brand coffee filters
  • 100 mL conical funnel
  • deionized water
  • scale
  • oven

Output Measurements

  • water holding capacity