1.1 ,These test methods cover the determination of the bulk and dry density of both peat in its natural state and peat products (Note 1). These test methods consist of defining a volume of peat and determining the mass of that specific volume. The difference in the respective methods is in the procedures employed to determine the peat volume.
Note 1: ,Test Method D2978 is used for specifying the volume represented by a quantity of loose processed peat or the volume of a peat bale.