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Soil pH

Shows whether a soil-water mixture is acidic, neutral or alkaline.

Plain-language explanation

What the test tells you.

The project specification controls the exact method and acceptance requirement.

01

What it is

A controlled soil paste or suspension is prepared and measured with a calibrated pH meter.

02

What is used

Representative soil, water or specified extractant, mixing container and calibrated pH meter.

03

What it determines

The acidity or alkalinity of the tested soil suspension.

04

Why it matters

Supports assessment of material compatibility, chemical aggressiveness and conditions that may affect concrete, metals or treatment processes.

Typical test sequence

From sample
to result.

  1. 01

    Prepare the soil suspension at the required ratio

  2. 02

    Calibrate and place the probe in the suspension

  3. 03

    Allow the reading to stabilise and record the result

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