Meters

Soil Box for Soil Resistivity Measurement

For quick and accurate measurement of resistivity of a sample of soil, water, or other electrolyte. For
use in the field or laboratory.

For quick and accurate measurement of resistivity of a sample of soil, water, or other electrolyte. For
use in the field or laboratory.

M. C. Miller soil boxes can be used to satisfy both the ASTM (G57) and AASHTO (T-288) Standard
methodologies. The M. C. Miller soil boxes have a 1cm multiplier value if used in the 4 electrode
configuration (ASTM Standard) and multiplier values of 0.67cm and 0.57cm for the small and large
boxes, respectively, in the case of the two electrode configuration (AASHTO Standard).

Use the SOIL BOX with:

Miller 400A or Miller 400D resistance meters

Any model MCM multi-combination meter.

Nilsson Model 400 soil resistance meter.

Megger.

Ammeter and Voltmeter or Milli-Ammeter and Milli-Voltmeter with external batter

Made of Plexiglass, with rounded corners for easy cleaning. orners - Rounded for easy cleaning

Inside Dimensions

Large:
1.5 wide by 8.75 long by 1.25 deep
3.937cm wide x 22.23cm long x 3.190cm deep

Small:
1.16 wide x 4.39 long x .94 deep
2.946cm wide x 11.15cm long x 2.3876 deep

Soil Resistivity:
The dimensions of each box and the pin spacings have been chosen so that the soil resistivity value (expressed in Ohm-centimeter), is the same as the
measured soil resistance value (in Ohms). When used with any MCM multi-combination meter (or separate volt and ammeter), and external battery, the
resistivity of the sample can be determined as follows:

RESISTIVITY = [(Change in Potential Between Pins, or Delta V) / (Change in Current, or Delta l)] x 1cm

Corrpro Companies
7000 B Hollister
Houston, TX 77040
Phone: 713-460-6000
Call: 1-866-CORRPRO
Aegion Corporation
 Soil Box Test Leads:
Set consisits of four(4) 2-foot long cables:

2 Black

2 Red

each with banana plug and pointed plug ends.

Notes:
1. When using multimeters, be sure readings on both meters are obtained simultaneously.

2. Readings must be in volts and current must be in amps (or mV and mA) to obtain result in ohm-cm.

3. Multiplication factor for MCM Soil Boxes is 1cm.

4. When used with the Miller 400A Resistance meter or Megger, no calculations are necessary because the multiplication factor is 1cm. Therefore, the resistivity value of the
sample can be read directly off the meter dial. Refer to the instruction sheet included with each meter for additional information.

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Corrpro Companies
7000 B Hollister
Houston, TX 77040
Phone: 713-460-6000
Call: 1-866-CORRPRO
Aegion Corporation