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bulk density instruments

    Testing for Bulk Density

      Oven-dry soil in a sampling can for which the mass and volume are known

      Balance

      100 mL graduated cylinder and water (not distilled) to determine the volume of rocks

      Soil Bulk Density Data Work Sheet

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