Work Item
ASTM WK73938
New Test Method for Determination Humus Generation during Biodegradation
1. Scope
Biodegradation of natural materials including plant and animal matter can generate humus. This test method determines the amount of humus generated during a biodegradation test through quantification of humid acid and fulvic acid generated during a test.
Keywords
biodegradation, humus, humid acid, fulvic acid, compost
Rationale
ASTM D6868 allows for the subtraction of carbon lost to humus generation for determining the amount of biodegradation that a material or product undergoes. However, no such method exists within ASTM for determining the amount of humus generated. The proposed method will actually be useful for all biodegradation testing for soil, water, landfill, compost and anaerobic digestion.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 08-26-2020
Technical Contact: Christina Cowan-Banker
Item: 000
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