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Soil
and minerals content is not only important to farmers and miners, but also
to the rest of us. It is easy
to see how important it is to them. To some of us it may be a real challenge.
The
content of soils and minerals is determined through analytical methods.
This analysis can be divided into two main categories:
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To
determine its condition and what additives are necessary to make it
useful; and
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To
determine what, if any, contaminants are present and how to remediate
them.
We
have identified a few Internet resources to assist you in learning more
about soil and minerals and their importance.
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a wide variety of materials for an extensive list of analytes.
If you are considering having analyses performed or
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RESOURCES:
The
following links are provided to assist you in your search for information.
We are not responsible for the information on these websites.
If you find incorrect or offensive information at any of
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and let us know.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
USDA Soils Methods : This site has the USDA soils methods manual. http://soils.usda.gov/technical/lmm [234]
Soil Analysis Methods from the Soil Science Society of America : You can get information on soil analysis methods from the Soil Science Society of America
https://secure.societystore.org/shop.php?cat=10& [193]
Method 6020 ICP/MS : EPA Method 6020 for ICP/MS elemental analysis. http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/test/pdfs/6020.pdf [239]
Massachusetts VPH Method : You can view or download the Massachusetts VPH method at this site.
http://www.mass.gov/dep/cleanup/laws/vph0504.pdf [195]
Massachusetts EPH Method : You can view or download the Massachusetts EPH method at this site.
http://www.mass.gov/dep/cleanup/eph0504.pdf [194]
EPA SW-846 Methods : The USEPA Office of Solid Waste Manual SW-846 is available online.
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/test/main.htm [71]
ASTM Methods : From the ASTM website any of their methods and standards can be purchased and downloaded.
http://www.astm.org [192]
GOVERNMENT HOMEPAGES
Natural Resources Conservation Service : The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov [198]
MT Department of Environmental Quality : Information on Montana issues and regulations can be accessed through the website of Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
http://www.deq.state.mt.us/ [66]
Montana State University College of Agriculture : Learn about the MSU College of Agriculture.
http://ag.montana.edu/ [197]
Agricultural Research Service : The Agricultural Research Service is the principle in house research agency of the USDA.
http://www.ars.usda.gov [196]
INDUSTRY & ASSOCIATIONS
Soil and Water Conservation Society : Learn about Soil and Water conservation.
http://www.swcs.org [200]
Rockware : Rockware has many computer programs and educational information on geology.
http://www.rockware.com [202]
Montana State University Extension Service : Learn about the many activities of the MSU Cooperative Extension Service and access their wealth of information and resources.
http://extn.msu.montana.edu [201]
Glossary of Soil Terminology : This site by the Soil Science Society of America has a searchable glossary of soil science terminology.
http://www.soils.org/sssagloss/browse.html [62]
NEWS
Natural Resources Conservation Service : Access the most recent news from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/news/ [205]
Agricultural Research Service : Get the latest news from the USDA's Agricultural Research Service.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/News/docs.htm?docid=1261 [204]
TOPICS
Soil Biology Primer : Learn about soil biology.
http://soils.usda.gov/sqi/concepts/soil_biology/biology.html [63]
Periodic Table : This is the best website that I've found for information on the elements.
http://www.webelements.com [70]
FDA Lead Information : This FDA site provides information on the potential sources of hazards due to lead.
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fdalead.html [68]
EPA Lead Programs : This EPA site is a good source of information about lead, lead hazards, and provides some steps to protect your family from lead.
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead/ [67]
Acronyms : This site has a database of 267,000+ of scientific acronyms that is fairly user friendly.
http://scimed.acronymfinder.com [69]
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