Table of Contents

Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General considerations for sampling and sample
preparation
5 Fundamentals of sampling and sample preparation
6 Methods of sampling
7 Sampling from moving streams
8 Sampling from stationary situations
9 Stopped-belt reference sampling
10 Sample preparation
11 Packing and marking of samples
12 Determination of average grade of the lot
characteristics
Annex A (informative) - Inspection of mechanical
sampling systems
Annex B (normative) - Equation for number of increments
Annex C (informative) - Alternative methods of taking
the references sample
Annex D (normative) - Procedure for determining the
minimum mass of divided gross sample for size
determination using other mechanical division
methods
Annex E (normative) - Riffle dividers
Annex JA (informative) - Comparison table between JIS and
corresponding International Standard

Abstract

Applies to both the loading and discharging of a lot by means of belt conveyors and other ore-handling equipment to which a mechanical sampler may be installed or where manual sampling may safely be conducted.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Japanese Standards Association
ProductNote	Supersedes JIS M8701 and JIS M8703 (02/2003)
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	JIS M 8703:1996 JIS M 8702:2002 JIS M 8701:1996