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Measuring the Bulk Density of a Compost

Achyut Adhikari, Calix, Juan Fernando Moreira

Bulk density is needed to convert compost recipes from weight to a volume basis for field mixing. Bulk density directly affects the transportation and storage of compost. The amount of moisture in compost strongly affects bulk density, with wetter materials having a higher bulk density compared to dry materials.

5/24/2022 8:00:30 PM
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