ASTM D10 (Standard Guide for Sampling of Bulk Materials)

ASTM D10 is a standardized guide that outlines best practices for collecting representative samples of bulk materials like grains, minerals, or chemicals. It provides methods to ensure the samples accurately reflect the entire batch’s composition, helping to maintain quality, safety, and consistency in manufacturing, processing, or quality control. The guide covers procedures for sampling equipment, techniques, and handling to minimize errors and contamination, ensuring that decisions based on the samples are reliable and valid. Ultimately, it helps industries obtain dependable samples for accurate analysis, reducing risks and improving product consistency.