Journal Published Online: 01 March 1983
Volume 6, Issue 1

The Rapid Carbonate Analyzer

CODEN: GTJODJ

Abstract

A gasometric method is proposed for measuring soil carbonate content. The device consists of an enclosed acrylic cylinder in which soil carbonate reacts with acid to produce carbon dioxide gas. For a constant volume reactor, the carbon dioxide gas pressure is directly related to the soil carbonate content at completion of the reaction. The effect of several variables, including particle size, acid concentration, and carbonate mineralogy, on the reaction time is considered. This method has the advantages of accuracy to within ±5%, high analytical speed, low cost, and minimal operator skill. It is well suited for both laboratory and field use.

Author Information

Demars, KR
University of Connecticut, Stors, CT
Chaney, RC
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Richter, JA
U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, Hanover, NH
Pages: 5
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Stock #: GTJ10821J
ISSN: 0149-6115
DOI: 10.1520/GTJ10821J