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Sample Temperatures

Oct 5, 2021 | Environmental

Over the years, Kodiak drillers have witnessed all sorts of “strategies” consultants in the field have used for managing sample temperature.

Some of these include:

  • After collecting the samples from our split spoons, placing the full sample jars for PHC analysis back in the cardboard box and putting them in the trunk of a hot car in July.
  • In winter, heating up the soil samples on the engine of the car, prior to doing OVM measurements, followed by placing the SAME SOIL into the sample jars, for PHC analysis.
  • Placing the soil into his jeans pocket because he didn’t have a sample jar handy near him at the time ….yes, this actually happened.

A popular local lab, Bureau Veritas, has published a number of articles related to sampling strategies, particularly related to temperature. Check some out below.

Here are some tips on how to properly pack a sampling cooler:  “Cooler Packing Instructions”

You can also have a look at:  “How Does a Sample’s Temperature Impact its Integrity?”

Does temperature even matter? “Temperature Study: Assessing the Impact of Elevated Temperature on Key Tests over a 48-hour Period”

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