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Published in Soil Sci Soc Am J 20:301-303 (1956)
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Sample Retainers for Measuring Water Retention by Soil1

L. A. Richards2

ABSTRACT

The relation of the water content of soil to suction may be determined by use of suction control surfaces, ceramic or cellulosic, in pressure chambers. Advantage is gained for these measurements by placing the sample under test in a retainer having a porous ceramic bottom plate. Retainers for use with core and fragmented samples are described and procedures are given for their use.

NOTES

1 Contribution from the U. S. Salinity Laboratory, Soil and Water Conservation Research Branch, A.R.S., U.S.D.A., Riverside, Calif., in cooperation with the 17 Western States and the Territory of Hawaii.

2 Principal Soil Scientist.

Received for publication May 13, 1955.




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