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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/fertilisers-sampling-and-analysis-regulations-northern-ireland-1996/schedule-2/part-I/chapter-25a./paragraph-7",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/fertilisers-sampling-and-analysis-regulations-northern-ireland-1996/schedule-2/part-I/chapter-25a./paragraph-7.json",
  "legislation": "nisr/1996/513",
  "legislation_title": "Fertilisers (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/fertilisers-sampling-and-analysis-regulations-northern-ireland-1996",
  "path": "schedule/2/part/I/chapter/25a./paragraph/7",
  "kind": "paragraph",
  "number": "7",
  "heading": "PROCEDURE",
  "text": "Test sample\n7.1 Take a quantity of fertiliser weighing between 2 and 10 g depending on the declared content of the element in the product. The following table shall be used to obtain a final solution which, after appropriate dilution, will be within the measuring range for each method. Samples should be weighed to within 1 mg.\nDeclared content of trace element in the fertiliser (%)\n< 0.01\n0.01-< 5\n≥ 5-10\nMass of test sample (g)\n10\n5\n2\nMass of element in the sample (mg)\n1\n0.5-250\n100-200\nVolume of extract V (ml)\n250\n500\n500\nConcentration of element in extract (mg/l)\n4\n1-500\n200-400\nPlace the sample in a 250 ml beaker.\n7.2 Preparation of the solution\nIf necessary moisten the sample with a little water, add 10 ml of dilute hydrochloric acid (4.1) per gram of fertiliser carefully, in small amounts, then add about 50 ml of water. Cover the beaker with a watch glass and mix. Bring to the boil on the hot plate and boil for 30 minutes. Allow to cool, stirring occasionally. Transfer quantitatively to a 250 or 500 ml volumetric flask (see Table). Make up to volume with water and mix thoroughly. Filter through a dry filter into a dry container. Discard the first portion. The extract must be perfectly clear.\nIt is recommended that the determinations be carried out without delay on aliquot portions of the clear filtrate, if not the containers should be stoppered.\nNote:\nExtracts in which the boron content has to be determined: Adjust the pH to between 4 and 6 with concentrated ammonia (4.2).",
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  "version": "current",
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    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/513/schedule/2/part/I/chapter/25a./paragraph/7",
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  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
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