Methods for the analysis of Soil, Plant, Water, and Environmental Samples

Soil Test lab
AES Labs Analytic Methods
General Table of Contents

  • STL INTRODUCTION
    1. SOIL ANALYSIS
      1. University of Georgia Laboratory Methods
        1. Standard Soil Scoop
        2. Soil Sample Log-in
        3. Soil Sample Preparation
        4. Soil Sample Dipping - pH
        5. pH - water
        6. Buffered pH, Lime Requirement, Exchangeable Hydrogen
        7. Soil Dipping Procedure - Extractable P, K, Ca, Mg, Zn, Mn
        8. Soil Extraction Procedure - Mehlich I Method
        9. Soil Pouring Up Procedure - ICP Soil 180 Method
        10. Extractable P, K, Ca, Mg,Zn,Mn - ICP Method
        11. Hot Water Extractable Boron - ICP Method
        12. Organic Matter - Walkley-Black Method
        13. Organic Matter - Loss on Ignition Method
        14. Soluble Salts - Conductivity Method
        15. Extractable NH4-N - Colorimetric-Autoanalyzer Method
        16. Extractable NO3-N - Colorimetric-Autoanalyzer Method
        17. Extractable Chloride - Colorimetric-Autoanalyer Method
        18. Texture Classification (% Sand, % Silt, % Clay) - Hydrometer Method
        19. Greenhouse Media - Saturated Media Extract Method
        20. Calculation of Estimated Cation Exchange Capacity - Mehlich I Method
      2. Other Reference Soil Test Methods
        1. Mehlich I - Extractable K, Ca, Mg, Zn, Mn - AA Method
        2. Mehlich I - Extractable P - Colorimetric-Autoanalyzer Method
        3. Extractable Sulfate - Turbidimetric Method
        4. Mehlich III - Extractable P, K, Ca, Mg, Na, Mn, Zn, Cu
        5. DTPA - Extractable Zn, Fe, Mn, Cu
        6. Bray P-1 - Extractable P
        7. Neutral 1 Normal Ammonium Acetate - Extractable K, Ca, Mg, Na
        8. Calculation of Estimated Cation Exchange Capacity - 1N Ammonium Acetate Method
        9. Azomethine-H - Extractable Boron
        10. Azomethine-H Preparation
        11. Curcumin Method - Extractable Boron
        12. Organic Carbon
    2. PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS
      1. Sample Preparation
      2. Plant Tissue Analysis - P, K, Ca, Mg, Mn, Fe, Al, B, Cu, Zn, Na, Pb, Cd, Ni, Cr, Mo
      3. Plant Tissue Analysis - Extractable NH4-H
      4. Plant Tissue Analysis - Extractable NO3-N
      5. Plant Tissue Analysis - Total Nitrogen
      6. Plant Tissue Analysis - Total C, S, N
      7. Plant Tissue Analysis - Extractable Chloride
      8. Cotton Petiole Analysis
        1. Cotton Petiole Analysis - Extractable NO3-N
        2. Cotton Petiole Analysis - Extractable P, K, Ca, Mg, Zn, Mn
    3. WATER ANALYSIS
      1. Water Analysis - P, K, Ca, Mg, Mn, Fe, Al, B, Cu, Zn, Na, Pb, Cd, Ni, Cr, Mo
      2. Water Analysis - F, Cl, NO3-N, PO4, SO4
      3. Water Analysis - Lead
      4. Water Analysis - NH4-N
      5. Water Analysis - NO3-N
      6. Water Analysis - Antimony
      7. Water Analysis - Thallium
    4. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
      1. TCLP Metals - Sb, Ba, Be, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Ni, Tl, Ag, Al, Fe
      2. Arsenic
      3. Selenium
      4. Mercury
    5. LITTER, LAGOON, MANURE, AND SLUDGE ANALYSIS
      1. Litter, Lagoon, Manure, and Sludge Analysis - P, K, Ca, Mg, Mn, Fe, Al, B, Cu, Zn, Na, Cd, Ni, Cr, Mo
    6. FEED ANALYSIS
      1. Feed Analysis - Total P, K, Mg, Mn, Fe, Al, B, Cu, Zn, Na
    7. OTHER ANALYSIS
      1. Elements and Methods
      2. Total and Volatile Solids - Solid and Semisolid Samples
      3. Calcium Carbonate Equivalent Liming Materials
      4. Calcium and Magnesium Liming Materials
      5. Preparation Procedure - Instrument Calibration Standards