摘要 |
<p>A sampling tool (1) including a tool head (3) with a sample retaining portion (5) characterised in that said sampling tool (1) further includes a fluid conduit (6) extending from the sample-retaining portion (5) through the tool head (3), and a method of obtaining a sample (11) using said sampling tool (1), said method including the steps of inserting said tool head (3) into a test material (12); extraction of said tool head (3) from the test material (12) together with a sample (11) of said material (12)retained in said sample retaining portion (5); characterised in that; an elevated pressure is applied via said fluid conduit (6) to said sample-retaining portion (5) to expel said sample (11).</p> |