Guidance document for soil sampling of energetics and metals

ERDC/CRREL TR-11-15 Guidance for Soil Sampling of Energetics and Metals Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory Susan Taylor, Thomas F. Jenkins, Susan Bigl, Alan D. Hewitt, Marianne E. Walsh and Michael R. Walsh October 2011 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. DEDICATION: We dedicate this report to our late colleague Alan Hewitt. He worked tirelessly to develop sampling methods and protocols for evaluating energetic residues on military training ranges. He also passionately shared what he had learned with audiences large and small. This document would not have been possible without his research contributions. We miss you Alan. ERDC/CRREL TR-11-15 October 2011 Guidance for Soil Sampling of Energetics and Metals Susan Taylor, Thomas F. Jenkins, Susan Bigl, Alan D. Hewitt, Marianne E. Walsh and Michael R. Walsh Cold regions Research and Engineering Laboratory U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center 72 Lyme Road Hanover, NH 03755 Final report Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Prepared for U.S. Army Environmental Command ERDC/CRREL TR-11-15 ii Abstract: Information is presented on how to collect and process soil samples to quantify ex-plosives, propellants and metals from training range soils. This document outlines how to esti-mate the average concentration of energetic compounds and metals in soils and determine the error in the estimated concentration. DISCLAIMER: The contents of this report are not to be used for advertising, publication, or promotional purposes. Citation of trade names does not constitute an official endorsement or approval of the use of such commercial products. All product names and trademarks cited are the property of their respective owners. The findings of this report are not to be construed as an official Department of the Army position unless so designated by other authorized documents. DESTROY THIS REPORT WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED. DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE ORIGINATOR. ERDC/CRREL TR-11