A Review of Composite Sampling Methods
混合采样方法综述
A composite is formed by collecting multiple sample units and combining them in their entirety or in part, to form a new sample. The sample units that make up the composite may retain their integrity or be homogenized through physical processes such as ball milling, sieving, shaking, or centrifuging. One or more subsequent measurements are taken on the composite and the information on the sample units is lost. This counterintuitive loss of information has fueled opposition…