What is BS EN 16196 - Determining calcium content in fertilizers about?
BS EN 16196 is a standard that serves technical specifications for determining calcium content in fertilizers that promotes plant growth, greater root mass and control of soil acidity in agricultural applications.
BS EN 16196 specifies a manganimetric method for the determination of the calcium content in fertilizer extracts.
BS EN 16196 method is applicable to EC fertilizers for which a declaration of the total and/or water-soluble calcium content is provided for in Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003, Annex I [3].
Who is BS EN 16196 - Determining calcium content in fertilizers for?
BS EN 16196 on determining calcium content in fertilizers applies to:
- Manufacturers of fertilizers
- Dealers and importers of fertilizers
- Testing labs for fertilizers
- Quality assurance services
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS EN 16196 - Determining calcium content in fertilizers?
Calcium is present as calcium nitrate, which is the most soluble form of calcium and, unlike other insoluble forms, is readily available for plant uptake. Most calcium fertilisers raise the pH of the soil in addition to delivering calcium.
BS EN 16196 provides users guidance on the manganimetric method for determining calcium content in fertilizers. BS EN 16196 also provides users with a step-by-step procedure for the method, enabling users to do the method correctly.
BS EN 16196 provides users guidance on sampling, principle, reagents, preparation of test portion, procedure, calculation, expression of results, precision and test report, enabling the accurate identification and assessment of calcium content in fertilizers.
With obedience and compliance of BS EN 16196, users can assess the calcium content in fertilizers, enabling tissue calcium regulation and metal detoxification in plants for optimum plant growth and increased crop yields.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 16196:2012 supersedes DD CEN/TS 16196:2011, which is now withdrawn.
Changes in BS EN 16196:2012 include:
- Editorial revisions in the document
- CEN Technical Specification has been adopted as a European Standard