ASTM D5633-21

Standard Practice for Sampling with a Scoop

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice is intended for use in collecting samples of contaminated soils and similar materials.  
5.2 Scoops are used primarily for collecting samples near the surface. Subsurface samples can be obtained by first removing higher layers using a shovel or other suitable equipment and collecting the sample with the scoop.  
5.3 Because of their simplicity, scoops are useful in taking samples of waste materials where decontamination or disposal is a problem with other types of sampling equipment. Scoops are also suitable for use in rapid screening programs, pilot studies, and other semi-quantitative investigations.  
5.4 Samples should be collected in accordance with an appropriate work plan (see Practice D5283 and Guide D4687).
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the method and equipment used to collect surface and near-surface samples of soils and physically similar materials using a scoop.  
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2021
• ICS: 13.080.05 - Examination of soils in general
• Technical Committee: D34 - Waste Management
• Drafting Committee: D34.01.03 - Sampling Equipment

Relations

• Refers: ASTM D5088-20 - Standard Practice for Decontamination of Field Equipment Used at Waste Sites
• Effective Date: 01-May-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D5633 − 21
Standard Practice for
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Sampling with a Scoop
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5633; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.2 Other Documents:
Pierre Gy’s Sampling Theory and Sampling Practice, Fran-
1.1 This practice covers the method and equipment used to
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cis F. Pitard
collectsurfaceandnear-surfacesamplesofsoilsandphysically
similar materials using a scoop.
3. Terminology
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
standard, see Terminology D5681.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- 4. Summary of Practice
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 The top layers of material are removed down to the
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
required sample depth using a shovel or other suitable equip-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ment. A clean scoop is then used to collect the actual sample,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
which is placed in a sample container.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 5. Significance and Use
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1 This practice is intended for use in collecting samples of
contaminated soils and similar materials.
2. Referenced Documents
5.2 Scoops are used primarily for collecting samples near
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
the surface. Subsurface samples can be obtained by first
D4687 Guide for General Planning of Waste Sampling removing higher layers using a shovel or other suitable
D5088 Practice for Decontamination of Field Equipment
equipment and collecting the sample with the scoop.
Used at Waste Sites
5.3 Because of their simplicity, scoops are useful in taking
D5283 Practice for Generation of Environmental Data Re-
samples of waste materials where decontamination or disposal
lated to Waste Management Activities: Quality Assurance
is a problem with other types of sampling equipment. Scoops
and Quality Control Planning and Implementation
are also suitable for use in rapid screening programs, pilot
D5681 Terminology for Waste and Waste Management
studies, and other semi-quantitative investigations.
D5792 Practice for Generation of Environmental Data Re-
5.4 Samples should be collected in accordance with an
lated to Waste Management Activities: Development of
appropriate work plan (see Practice D5283 and Guide D4687).
Data Quality Objectives
D6044 Guide for Representative Sampling for Management
6. Sampling Equipment
of Waste and Contaminated Media
6.1 Ashovel or other suitable equipment can be used for the
D6232 Guide for Selection of Sampling Equipment for
initial removal of overburden material. This equipment should
WasteandContaminatedMediaDataCollectionActivities
be manufactured from material that is compatible with the soil
or waste to be sampled. The scoop must be manufactured from
material that is compatible with the soil or waste to be sampled
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste
and the required test or analysis to be performed. For most
Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.03 on
hazardous waste sampling, either a disposable plastic scoop or
Sampling Equipment.
Current edition approved May 1, 2021. Published May 2021. Originally
a reusable stainless steel or polytetrafluoroethylene-coated
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D5633 – 04 (2016).
scoop is suitable (see Guide D6232 and Practice D5792).
DOI: 10.1520/D5633-21.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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the ASTM website. 33431.
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6.2 The design of the scoop is important to minimize 7. Sample Containers
sampling error, that is, all the material intended as the samp
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D5633 − 04 (Reapproved 2016) D5633 − 21
Standard Practice for
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Sampling with a Scoop
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5633; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the method and equipment used to collect surface and near-surface samples of soils and physically similar
materials using a scoop.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D4687 Guide for General Planning of Waste Sampling
D5088 Practice for Decontamination of Field Equipment Used at Waste Sites
D5283 Practice for Generation of Environmental Data Related to Waste Management Activities: Quality Assurance and Quality
Control Planning and Implementation
D5681 Terminology for Waste and Waste Management
D5792 Practice for Generation of Environmental Data Related to Waste Management Activities: Development of Data Quality
Objectives
D6044 Guide for Representative Sampling for Management of Waste and Contaminated Media
D6232 Guide for Selection of Sampling Equipment for Waste and Contaminated Media Data Collection Activities
2.2 Other Documents:
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Pierre Gy’s Pierre Gy’s Sampling Theory and Sampling Practice, Francis F. Pitard
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this standard, see Terminology D5681.
4. Summary of Practice
4.1 The top layers of material are removed down to the required sample depth using a shovel or other suitable equipment. A clean
scoop is then used to collect the actual sample, which is placed in a sample container.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.01.03 on Sampling
Equipment.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2016May 1, 2021. Published September 2016May 2021. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20122016 as
D5633 – 04 (2012).(2016). DOI: 10.1520/D5633-04R16.10.1520/D5633-21.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from CRC Press, Inc., 2000 Corporate Blvd., NW, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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5. Significance and Use
5.1 This practice is intended for use in collecting samples of contaminated soils and similar materials.
5.2 Scoops are used primarily for collecting samples near the surface. Subsurface samples can be obtained by first removing higher
layers using a shovel or other suitable equipment and collecting the sample with the scoop.
5.3 Because of their simplicity, scoops are useful in taking samples of waste materials where decontamination or disposal is a
problem with other types of sampling equipment. Scoops are also suitable for use in rapid screening programs, pilot studies, and
other semi-quantitative investigations.
5.4 Samples should be collected in accordance with an appropriate work plan (see Practice D5283 and Guide D4687).
6. Sampling Equipment
6.1 A shovel or other suitable equipment can be used for the initial removal of overburden material. This equipment should be
manufactured from material that is compatible with the soil or waste to be sampled. The scoop must be manufactured from material
that is compatible with the soil or waste to be sampled and the required test or analysis to be performed. For most hazardous waste
sampling, either a disposable plastic scoop or a reusable stainless
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