Book Chapter describing methods of particle-size analysis for soils. Includes a variety of classification schemes. Standard methods for size distributions using pipet and hydrometer techniques are described. New laser-light scattering and related techniques are discussed. Complete with updated references.
Revised: February 4, 2003 |
Published: November 1, 2002
Citation
Gee G.W., and D. Or. 2002.Particle-Size Analysis. In Methods of Soil Analysis - Physical Methods, edited by J.H. Dane and G.C. Topp. 255 - 293. Madison, Wisconsin:Soil Science Society of America.PNNL-SA-37869.