EN 17816:2023

Liming materials - Determination of physical and chemical properties and specific contaminants

This document is applicable to liming materials, which contain oxides, hydroxides, carbonates or silicates of the nutrients calcium (Ca) or magnesium (Mg) and the function of which is to correct soil acidity. It is applicable to fertilizing products, which are classified as PFC 2 or the PFC 2 component in PFC 7 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 [3].
NOTE   The methods referred to in this document have not been tested for fertilizing product blends (PFC 7) [3].
This document specifies references to the methods for the determination of the following physical and chemical properties and specific contaminants in liming materials:
-   Determination of the cadmium content;
-   Determination of the chromium VI content;
-   Determination of the mercury content;
-   Determination of the nickel content;
-   Determination of the lead content;
-   Determination of the arsenic content;
-   Determination of the total chromium content;
-   Determination of neutralizing value;
-   Determination of the reactivity;
-   Determination of the grain size/granulometry;
-   Determination of the total CaO content;
-   Determination of the total MgO content.
This document does not specify references to the methods for the determination of the following physical and chemical properties and specific contaminants in liming materials, as they are covered in other European Standards:
-   Determination of the copper and zinc content;
-   Determination of the chloride content;
-   Determination of quantity (indicated by mass or volume);
-   Determination of the phosphonates content.

Kalkdünger - Bestimmung physikalischer und chemischer Eigenschaften und spezifischer Kontaminanten

Dieses Dokument ist anwendbar für Kalkdünger, die Oxide, Hydroxide, Carbonate oder Silikate der Nährstoffe Calcium (Ca) oder Magnesium (Mg) enthalten und deren Aufgabe darin besteht, die Bodenacidität zu korrigieren. Es ist anwendbar für Düngeprodukte, die als Kategorie PFC 2 oder als PFC 2 Komponente von PFC 7 aus Verordnung (EU) 2019/1009 [3] eingestuft sind.
ANMERKUNG   Die in diesem Dokument erwähnten Verfahren wurden nicht für Düngeproduktemischungen (en. fertilizing product blends) (PFC 7) [3] getestet.
Dieses Dokument legt Verweisungen auf Verfahren zur Bestimmung der folgenden physikalischen und chemischen Eigenschaften und spezifischen Kontaminanten in Kalkdüngern fest:
-   Bestimmung des Cadmiumgehalts;
-   Bestimmung des Chrom-VI-Gehalts;
-   Bestimmung des Quecksilbergehalts;
-   Bestimmung des Nickelgehalts;
-   Bestimmung des Bleigehalts;
-   Bestimmung des Arsengehalts;
-   Bestimmung des Gesamtchromgehalts;
-   Bestimmung des Neutralisationswertes;
-   Bestimmung der Reaktivität;
-   Bestimmung der Korngröße/Granulometrie;
-   Bestimmung des Gesamtgehalts an CaO;
-   Bestimmung des Gesamtgehalts an MgO.
Dieses Dokument legt keine Verweisungen auf Verfahren zur Bestimmung der folgenden physikalischen und chemischen Eigenschaften und spezifischen Kontaminanten in Kalkdüngern fest, da sie von anderen Europäischen Normen abgedeckt werden:
-   Bestimmung des Kupfer- und Zinkgehalts;
-   Bestimmung des Chloridgehalts;
-   Bestimmung der Menge (angegeben nach Masse oder Volumen);
-   Bestimmung des Phosphonatgehalts.

Amendements minéraux basiques - Détermination des propriétés physiques et chimiques et des contaminants spécifiques

Le présent document s’applique aux amendements minéraux basiques qui contiennent des oxydes, des hydroxydes, des carbonates ou des silicates des éléments nutritifs calcium (Ca) ou magnésium (Mg) et dont la fonction est de corriger l’acidité du sol. Il s’applique aux fertilisants classés dans la catégorie PFC 2 ou au composant PFC 2 de la catégorie PFC 7 du règlement (UE) 2019/1009 [3].
NOTE   Les méthodes citées dans ce document n'ont pas été testées pour les mélanges de produits fertilisants (PFC 7) [3].
Le présent document spécifie les références aux méthodes de détermination des propriétés physiques et chimiques suivantes et des contaminants spécifiques dans les amendements minéraux basiques :
-   Détermination de la teneur en cadmium ;
-   Détermination de la teneur en chrome VI ;
-   Détermination de la teneur en mercure ;
-   Détermination de la teneur en nickel ;
-   Détermination de la teneur en plomb ;
-   Détermination de la teneur en arsenic ;
-   Détermination de la teneur en chrome total ;
-   Détermination de la valeur neutralisante ;
-   Détermination de la réactivité ;
-   Détermination de la finesse de mouture/granulométrie ;
-   Détermination de la teneur en CaO total ;
-   Détermination de la teneur en MgO total.
Le présent document ne spécifie pas les références aux méthodes de détermination des propriétés physiques et chimiques suivantes et des contaminants spécifiques dans les amendements minéraux basiques, car ils sont couverts dans d'autres normes européennes :
-   Détermination de la teneur en cuivre et en zinc ;
-   Détermination de la teneur en chlorure ;
-   Détermination de la quantité (indiquée en masse ou volume) ;
-   Détermination de la teneur en phosphonates.

Sredstva za apnjenje - Določanje fizikalnih in kemijskih lastnosti ter specifičnih onesnaževal

Ta dokument navaja metode za določanje naslednjih fizikalnih in kemijskih lastnosti ter specifičnih onesnaževal v sredstvih za apnenje:
– nevtralizacijska vrednost;
– reaktivnost;
– velikost zrna/granulometrija;
– skupna vsebnost kalcijevega oksida (CaO);
– skupna vsebnost magnezija (MgO);
– vsebnost kadmija;
– vsebnost šestvalentnega kroma;
– vsebnost živega srebra;
– vsebnost niklja in svinca;
– vsebnost arzena;
– skupna vsebnost kroma.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 04-Apr-2023
• ICS: 65.080 - Fertilizers
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 260 - Fertilizers and liming materials
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 260/WG 3 - Liming materials
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 05-Apr-2023
• Due Date: 15-Aug-2023
• Completion Date: 05-Apr-2023
• Directive: 2019/1009 - Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 laying down rules on the making available on the market of EU fertilising products and amending Regulations (EC) No 1069/2009 and (EC) No 1107/2009 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003
• Mandate: M/564 - Fertilising products in support of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009
• Mandate: M/564 AMD 1 - amending Implementing Decision C(2020) 612 as regards certain harmonised standards and standardisation deliverables, deadlines for their adoption and the duration of the validity of the standardisation request
• Ref Project: SIST EN 17816:2024 - Liming materials - Determination of physical and chemical properties and specific contaminants

Overview

EN 17816:2023 is a European standard developed by CEN that provides comprehensive methods for determining the physical, chemical properties, and specific contaminants of liming materials. These materials, containing oxides, hydroxides, carbonates, or silicates of calcium (Ca) or magnesium (Mg), play a crucial role in correcting soil acidity. The standard targets products classified under product function category (PFC) 2 or the PFC 2 component in PFC 7 as per Regulation (EU) 2019/1009, which regulates the market availability of fertilizing products within the European Union.

EN 17816:2023 ensures consistent and reliable testing methods, enabling manufacturers, regulators, and laboratories to confirm compliance with EU safety and quality requirements for liming materials.

Key Topics

The standard specifies validated test methods for the following key aspects of liming materials:

• Physical and Chemical Properties:

  • Neutralizing value determination for assessing the liming capacity and effectiveness in soil acidity correction.
  • Reactivity measurement to evaluate how quickly the material affects soil pH.
  • Grain size or granulometry analysis to determine particle size distribution critical for application efficiency.
  • Quantification of total calcium oxide (CaO) and total magnesium oxide (MgO) content, which dictate the nutrient content and liming potential.

• Specific Contaminants:

  • Heavy metals and toxic elements determination including cadmium (Cd), chromium VI (Cr VI), mercury (Hg), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), arsenic (As), and total chromium (Cr).

• Sampling and Sample Preparation:

  • Guidelines for representative sampling of liming materials, ensuring test accuracy and reproducibility.

EN 17816:2023 excludes methods for copper, zinc, chloride, quantity, and phosphonates, which are covered by other European standards.

Applications

This standard is critical for:

• Soil Amendment Manufacturers: Ensures uniform product quality and compliance with EU regulations governing fertilizing products.
• Quality Control Laboratories: Provides harmonized methods for evaluating liming materials' composition and safety, essential for certification and product labeling.
• Regulatory Authorities: Assists in monitoring and enforcing limits on contaminant levels in liming materials to protect environmental and human health.
• Agricultural Industry: Helps agricultural advisors and farmers select efficacious liming materials that meet prescribed quality standards for soil treatment.

Adoption of EN 17816:2023 supports environmental sustainability by ensuring contaminants remain within safe limits and promotes agricultural productivity through standardized liming material assessment.

Related Standards

EN 17816:2023 references and complements a series of European standards including:

• Sampling and Sampling Preparation:

  • EN 1482-1:2007, EN 1482-2:2007, EN 1482-3:2016

• Physical and Chemical Testing of Liming Materials:

  • EN 12945:2014+A1:2016 – Neutralizing value
  • EN 13971:2020, EN 14984:2016, EN 16357:2013 – Reactivity
  • EN 12948:2010 – Grain size determination
  • EN 12946:2000, EN 13475:2001 – Calcium and magnesium content

• Contaminant Analysis:

  • EN 16319:2013+A1:2015 – Cadmium, nickel, lead, and total chromium
  • EN 16318:2013+A1:2016 – Hexavalent chromium
  • EN 16320:2013+A1:2017 – Mercury
  • EN 16317:2013+A1:2017 – Arsenic

Additionally, other European standards cover copper and zinc content, chloride, and phosphonates content determination, providing a complete framework for fertilizing product quality assurance under Regulation (EU) 2019/1009.

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Keywords: EN 17816:2023, liming materials, soil acidity correction, fertilizing products, physical properties, chemical properties, contaminants, cadmium, chromium VI, mercury, nickel, lead, arsenic, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, grain size, EU fertilizing regulations, product function category PFC 2, soil amendment standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2024
Sredstva za apnjenje - Določanje fizikalnih in kemijskih lastnosti ter specifičnih
onesnaževal
Liming materials - Determination of physical and chemical properties and specific
contaminants
Kalkdünger - Bestimmung physikalischer und chemischer Eigenschaften und
spezifischer Kontaminanten
Amendements minéraux basiques - Détermination des propriétés physiques et
chimiques et des contaminants spécifiques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17816:2023
ICS:
65.080 Gnojila Fertilizers
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 17816
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 65.080
English Version
Liming materials - Determination of physical and chemical
properties and specific contaminants
Amendements minéraux basiques - Détermination des Kalkdünger - Bestimmung physikalischer und
propriétés physiques et chimiques et des contaminants chemischer Eigenschaften und spezifischer
spécifiques Kontaminanten
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 February 2023.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Sampling and sample preparation . 7
4.1 Sampling . 7
4.2 Sample preparation . 7
5 Requirements . 7
5.1 General. 7
5.2 Determination of physical and chemical properties . 7
5.2.1 Neutralizing value. 7
5.2.2 Reactivity . 7
5.2.3 Grain size/Granulometry . 7
5.2.4 Total calcium oxide (CaO) content . 7
5.2.5 Total magnesium oxide (MgO) content . 7
5.3 Determination of specific contaminants . 8
5.3.1 Cadmium content . 8
5.3.2 Hexavalent chromium content . 8
5.3.3 Mercury content . 8
5.3.4 Nickel content . 8
5.3.5 Lead content . 8
5.3.6 Arsenic content . 8
5.3.7 Total chromium content . 8
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship of this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 making available on the market of EU
fertilizing products aimed to be covered . 9
Bibliography . 11
European foreword
This document (EN 17816:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 260 “Fertilizers
and liming materials” the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2023, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by October 2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive(s) / Regulation(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part
of this document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
Introduction
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 [3] lays down the rules on the making available on the market of EU
fertilizing products and the specific safety, quality and labelling requirements for the defined product
function categories (PFCs). Liming materials have been classified as PFC 2.
In this document the normative references of the test methods to be used for liming materials (PFC 2) are
defined in order to measure the compliance with the related requirement in Regulation
(EU) 2019/1009 [3].
Supplementary denominations and specifications widely used in Europe are given in EN 14069 [2].
1 Scope
This document is applicable to liming materials, which contain oxides, hydroxides, carbonates or silicates
of the nutrients calcium (Ca) or magnesium (Mg) and the function of which is to correct soil acidity. It is
applicable to fertilizing products, which are classified as PFC 2 or the PFC 2 component in PFC 7 of
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 [3].
NOTE The methods referred to in this document have not been tested for fertilizing product blends (PFC 7) [3].
This document specifies references to the methods for the determination of the following physical and
chemical properties and specific contaminants in liming materials:
— Determination of the cadmium content;
— Determination of the chromium VI content;
— Determination of the mercury content;
— Determination of the nickel content;
— Determination of the lead content;
— Determination of the arsenic content;
— Determination of the total chromium content;
— Determination of
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