
Soil is the loose covering of earth’s topmost surface, which is practically always active. Downwards the soil is bordered by solid or loose rocks. Towards the top it is mostly bordered by a cover of vegetation, as well as the atmosphere. Where the topmost layer of soil is covered by water, lakes, rivers and oceans it is considered sediment rather than soil. Depending on perceptions and scientific discipline “soil” can be defined differently. Ideal for the sample preparation of soil is the FRITSCH Soil Deagglomerator PULVERISETTE 8