Summary of responses: grinder for small plant and soil samples

Thanks to everyone who gave great suggestions for grinding small samples. I've included a summary below of all the responses I received. After experimenting with different grinding methods, our lab has settled on the SPEX 5100 Mixer/Mill (a ball mill). It grinds roots, leaves and wood samples t

Re: grinder for small plant and soil samples

mpler" To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Subject: grinder for small plant and soil samples Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 10:25:34 -0500 Hello everyone, I'm looking to purchase a new grinder for our lab. We need to grind relatively small samples of roots, wood, foliage and soil. We have a

Re: grinder for small plant and soil samples

Pam, I have used a simple coffee grinder to grind samples of a few grams and they work well for digestions. loss on ignition and elemental analysers. For smaller samples the Wigl-bug, or dental amalgamator, similar to the line shown here produce extremely fine powder: http://www.medstad.co

grinder for small plant and soil samples

Hello everyone, I'm looking to purchase a new grinder for our lab. We need to grind relatively small samples of roots, wood, foliage and soil. We have a Wiley Mill for larger samples. I'd appreciate any suggestions you have. Thanks in advance, Pam ---