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FROG
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Soil Sampling
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Soil sampling requires a scale, scapula, disposable
weigh boats. (Figure below)
1.
Measure 1g of soil to be tested in a clean, disposable weigh boat or in a soil syringe. (Figure 2)
2.
Add soil directly to sparge bottle (Figure 3)
3.
Place sparge bottle in down position on Frog
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4.
Add 5mL of DI water using a glass or disposable syringe (Figure 4). Be sure the valve position is facing toward you
5.
Turn valve position counterclockwise to the right, place sparge bottle in up position on Frog
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sparge bottle
6.
Run Frog
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NOTE: A separate application note on Methanol Extraction can be found on our website www.defiant
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Figure 2: 1g of soil to be tested
Figure 3: Soil put directly into sparge bottle
Figure 4: Adding 5mL of DI water to soil
or
Note:
For Methanol Extraction,
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for application note.