Soil Solution Sampler
Extract and collect soil pore water in situ at multiple depths.
The SW-60 Soil Solutions Sampler suits agriculture, environmental monitoring, and research.
Louise Corscadden, PhD
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Key Specifications
Full details →- Application
- In situ extraction of soil solution at multiple soil depths; agricultural production, scientific research, environmental pollution monitoring, groundwater studies
- Sampling Method
- Negative pressure suction
- Ceramic Head
- 31 mm
- Solution Extraction
- From inside the pipe under positive or negative pressure
- Reuse
- Continuous use; can be used repeatedly in different places
- SKU family
- AGR-0005
The SW-60 Soil Solutions Sampler is a field-deployable instrument designed to extract soil water directly from the surrounding soil matrix by negative pressure suction through a 31 mm ceramic head for laboratory or on-site analysis. By drawing pore water in situ at the depth of interest, it eliminates the need for disruptive excavation.
Researchers use the SW-60 to sample soil solution at multiple soil depths within a single site visit, making it well suited for studies that track solute movement, nutrient availability, or contaminant migration through the soil profile.
The sampler is widely applied in agricultural production and crop science research, where understanding soil solution chemistry directly informs fertilization and irrigation decisions. It is equally valuable in environmental monitoring programs focused on groundwater protection and pollution assessment.
Application
- In situ extraction of soil solution at multiple soil depths; agricultural production, scientific research, environmental pollution monitoring, groundwater studies
Sampling Method
- Negative pressure suction
Ceramic Head
- 31 mm
Solution Extraction
- From inside the pipe under positive or negative pressure
Reuse
- Continuous use; can be used repeatedly in different places
How does the SW-60 collect soil water without disturbing the soil?
The SW-60 is installed in situ—meaning it is placed directly in the field at the desired soil depth. It draws soil solution from the surrounding soil matrix through a 31 mm ceramic head by negative pressure suction, so there is no need to excavate or remove soil and the soil structure is left intact.
At what soil depths can I collect samples?
The SW-60 is designed to draw soil solution at different levels within the soil profile. Specific depth capability depends on your installation setup; please contact us to discuss the requirements of your study site.
What types of research is the SW-60 suited for?
The SW-60 is used in agricultural production, crop science, and field-based scientific research, as well as in environmental pollution monitoring and groundwater studies where representative soil pore-water samples are needed.
What happens to the sample after extraction?
The soil solution is extracted from inside the sampler pipe under positive or negative pressure. Samples can then be taken to a laboratory or analyzed on-site, depending on your study protocol.
Can the SW-60 be used in multiple soil locations within the same field?
Yes. The in situ design allows the sampler to be deployed at multiple points across a field to capture spatial variation in soil solution chemistry, which is valuable for both research trials and environmental monitoring programs.
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