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Preparation of Thin Sections from Moist Organic Soil Materials
Author(s) -
Langton John E.,
Lee Gerhard B.
Publication year - 1965
Publication title -
soil science society of america journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1435-0661
pISSN - 0361-5995
DOI - 10.2136/sssaj1965.03615995002900020032x
Subject(s) - shrinkage , histosol , thin section , environmental science , materials science , soil science , mineralogy , soil water , geology , composite material , soil organic matter , soil biodiversity
Micromorphologic investigation of Histosols requires use of thin sections prepared in such a way as to minimize shrinkage and disruption of natural soil fabric. A method which meets these requirements is described. Moist samples are impregnated with Carbowax 6,000, mounted with Castoglas, and ground and polished by special techniques. Little shrinkage or destruction of soil fabric occurred in thin sections prepared by this method from a variety of organic soil materials.