A Ceramic Plates Set for PF Determination (PF 2.0-4.2), featuring gauges and blue chambers on a table, is connected by blue hoses to a yellow vacuum pump positioned on the floor beside the table.

Ceramic Plates Set for PF Determination (PF 2.0-4.2)

The Ceramic Plates Set for PF Determination (PF 2.0-4.2) is used for removing soil moisture. Water relations are one of the most important factors that affect the use of soils for effective agricultural or engineering purposes. Determination of pF-curves with ceramic plates is a reliable way to research soil moisture characteristics, for pF 2.0 – 4.2 (0.1 – 15 bar of suction).

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Set for the determination of soil moisture characteristics with ceramic plates. This instrument is suitable for the determination of pF-curves in the range pF 2.0 – 4.2 (0.1 – 15 bar of suction).

The features of the Ceramic Plates Set for PF Determination include:
  • Relatively simple method
  • Method applicable to prepared samples or undisturbed soil cores
  • Reliable way of removing moisture from a sample without disturbing the soil structure

Once the soil moisture characteristics have been determined, it's possible to calculate:6

  • The pore volume of the soil
  • The pore size distribution of the soil
  • The capillary-rise capacity
  • The air and moisture contents of the soil with a given groundwater level
  • Determination of field capacity and available soil moisture
  • Soil suction research in relation to germination time of seeds

This set can also be used for the calibration of soil moisture blocks or soil moisture measurement equipment.

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