ASTM International - ASTM D5975-96(2004)
Standard Test Method for Determining the Stability of Compost by Measuring Oxygen Consumption
Organization: | ASTM International |
Publication Date: | 10 August 1996 |
Status: | inactive |
Page Count: | 7 |
ICS Code (Installations and equipment for waste disposal and treatment): | 13.030.40 |
significance And Use:
A measurement of compost stability is needed for several reasons. It aids in assessing whether the composting process has proceeded sufficiently far to allow the finished compost to be used for... View More
scope:
1.1 This test method covers the stability of a compost sample by measuring oxygen consumption after exposure of the the test compost to a well-stabilized compost under controlled-compostin
1.2 This test method yields a cumulative amount of oxygen consumed/g of volatile solids in the samples over a four-day period. The rate of oxygen consumption is monitored as well.
1.3 this test method is applicable to different types of compost samples including composts derived from wastes, such as municipal solid waste, yard waste, source-separated organics, biosolids, and other types of organic wastes that do not have toxicity levels that are inhibitory to the microorganisms present in aerobic composting systems.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.5 there is no similar or equivalent ISO method.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 8.