ISO 3082:2017提供了 a） 基本理论， b） 取样和制备样品的基本原则，以及 c） 取样系统设计、安装和操作的基本要求 对于机械取样、手动取样和从转移批次中取样的制备。这是为了确定该批次的化学成分、水分含量、粒度分布和其他物理和冶金性能，使用ISO 3852（方法2）获得的堆积密度除外。 本文件中规定的方法适用于通过皮带输送机和其他矿石处理设备装载和卸载一批矿石，可安装机械取样器，或可安全进行手动取样。 这些方法适用于所有铁矿石，无论是天然的还是加工的（例如精矿和团块，如球团或烧结矿）。

ISO 3082:2017 provides a) the underlying theory, b) the basic principles for sampling and preparation of samples, and c) the basic requirements for the design, installation and operation of sampling systems for mechanical sampling, manual sampling and preparation of samples taken from a lot under transfer. This is in order to determine the chemical composition, moisture content, size distribution and other physical and metallurgical properties of the lot, except bulk density obtained using ISO 3852 (Method 2). The methods specified in this document are applicable to both the loading and discharging of a lot by means of belt conveyors and other ore-handling equipment to which a mechanical sampler can be installed or where manual sampling can safely be conducted. The methods are applicable to all iron ores, whether natural or processed (e.g. concentrates and agglomerates, such as pellets or sinters).