Tess Applied Sciences Set Soil Examination Physics School Science STEM Kit

Case with materials for 6 work groups to investigate the 18 most important soil parameters:

• Soil profile:

  • Soil horizons
  • Soil type

• Mineral matter:

  • Stone content
  • Fine earth content
  • Soil texture

• Humus body:

  • Humus content
  • Humus type

• Water and air:

  • Soil moisture
  • Water capacity
  • Water permeability rate
  • Utilisable water capacity

• Soil structure:

  • Soil compaction
  • Aggregate stability / tilth

• Acidity:

  • pH value
  • Lime content

• Nutrients:

  • Nitrate content of soil
  • Nitrate content of fruits and vegetables

• Soil life:

  • Soil animals

Metal transport case containing instruments and accessories:

• Soil compaction measurement probe

• Pans for collecting and measuring samples

• Portable balance

• Trough

• Measuring tape

• Spring balance

• Brush

• Beaker with magnifying glass

• Snap-cap vials

• Laboratory beakers

• Rubber stoppers

• Glass tubes

• Dropping bottle

• Square bottles

• Wire gauze

• Flat plastic sacks

• Petri dishes

• Funnels

• Graduated cylinder

• Round filters

• Rapid test indicator sticks for:

  • Nitrate
  • Nitrite
  • pH

• 65-page manual

Necessary accessories:

• Examination of Soil consumables for 10 groups

• Easy analysis using rapid test indicator sticks

• Problem-oriented investigative methods for determining:

  • Soil acidification
  • Lime requirements
  • Nitrogen supply
  • Soil compaction

• Suitable for 6 work groups operating simultaneously

• Includes detailed instruction manual