Description
Six screen mesh sizes (5, 10, 35, 60, 120, 230) will let students separate and grade soil and rock samples in order to determine the make-up of soil strata. Kit includes bottom pan and lid with Teacher's Guide and sieves.
10-4-2011 PT_x001E_The screen sieves meet USDA Soil texture classifications. The sizes of the openings in mm are:#5 .1508; #10 .0725; #30 .0173; #60 .0092; #120 .0047
Visual Specs: Individual sieves are: 2.5" H x 6.5" in diameter
#5 mesh - .151" opening - medium and large gravel will not pass
#10 mesh - .0725" opening - small gravel will not pass
#35 mesh - .0173" opening - coarse sand will not pass
#60 mesh - .0092" opening - coarse and medium sand will not pass
#120 mesh - .0047" opening - very fine sand will not pass (tb)
#230 mesh - .0029" opening - fine sand will not pass - only very fine sand, silt and clay will pass
Screens are metal & the base is plastic