Gravimetric soil moisture determination

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Description

Standardized method using funnel, filter paper and drainage to measure maximum water holding capacity of soil samples. Involves saturating soil, draining for set time, then oven-drying to calculate water retention.

Typical Equipment

• BUNN brand coffee filters
• 100 mL conical funnel
• deionized water
• scale
• oven

Output Measurements

• water holding capacity

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