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1. Determine which results fall within the above limits used for the precision statement. The single operator coefficient
2. Discard those that do not of variation was found to be 4.4 %. Therefore, results of two
3. Average all results that comply properly conducted tests by the same operator on the same
NOTE 3These values were derived from the limits on the sulfate test material should not differ by more than 12.4 % of their
of 5 to 40 mg/L, and a solubility of sulfate of 1.6 g/L at pH 7 when calcium average. The multilaboratory coefficient of variation was found
sulfate is present. The method is not applicable for soils outside this range. to be 21.2 %. Therefore, results of two different laboratories on
For those samples, see the Annex.
identical samples of a material should not differ from each
11. Report other by more than 60 % of their average.
11.1 Report the average obtained as % sulfate by mass of 12.2 BiasSince there is no accepted reference material
sample. If milligrams sulfate in kilograms of soil (mg SO4/kg suitable for determining bias, bias can not be determined.
soil) is desired, multiply % sulfate by 10 000. Report results to
nearest 0.01 % or 100 mg/kg. 13. Keywords
12. Precision and Bias4 13.1 hydraulic cement; soil; Sulfate; turbidimeter
12.1 PrecisionThe standard deviation was found to vary
with concentration, so therefore, a coefficient of variation was
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ANNEX
(Mandatory Information)
A1.1 This procedure was written to accommodate laborato- shall be maintained within 5 to 40 mg/L. If another procedure
ries that are not familiar with the soil under test. If prior is used, then validation shall be provided showing that the
knowledge is available, a lesser number of sub-samples, and/or results are within the linear range of the calibration.
dilutions may be used.
A1.2 If a sample falls above 3.33 % sulfate, then different
sample masses and/or dilutions can be used. If this procedure
is followed, then the mg SO4 from the turbidimeter reading
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee C09 has identified the location of selected changes to this test method since the last issue,
C1580 091, that may impact the use of this test method. (Approved Oct. 1, 2015.)
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