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What is EN 13041?

Coir glossary · Updated 2026-09-22

European standard for determination of physical properties of growing media: bulk density, total pore space, air content and water content at different tensions. EN 13041 defines the laboratory procedures for the physical characterization that underpins substrate specifications for professional use.

EN 13041: equivalents.

PT: EN 13041 · ES: EN 13041

Source: CEN · EN 13041. Definition from the Carve coir glossary, where the full source list is given.

Related terms.

EMBRAPA: Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation).

EN 13038: European standard for electrical conductivity determination in growing media and soil improvers.

IBGE: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics).

See also: Coir pith from Brazil: specification checklist · back to the coir glossary.

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