摘要 |
<p>Apparatus for removing a sample of granular or powder materials from a vat in which such materials are mixed in bulk, comprising an elongated probe having a sample receiving cavity (22) at one end which may be adjusted to a predetermined volume. The probe is inserted in the bulk mixture to a predetermined depth, the cavity (22) loaded with material from the bulk and after closing the cavity, the probe is removed from the bulk removing therefrom a sample of a desired predetermined quantity representative of the bulk mixture at the insertion point. Means (A) are also provided in the probe to compact the sample in the cavity (22) to facilitate handling of the sample.</p> |