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Changes in exchangeable cations and exchange capacity of soil consequent on oxidation of its organic matter

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

B. E. Davies
Affiliation:
Department of Biochemistry and Soil Science, University College of North Wales, Bangor, Caernarvonshire
R. I. Davies
Affiliation:
Department of Biochemistry and Soil Science, University College of North Wales, Bangor, Caernarvonshire

Extract

1. Loss of ignition at 450°C. and the organic carbon content of some shale soils are positively correlated (r = +0·99).

2. Base exchange capacities and exchangeable cations were determined on soils, treated and untreated with hydrogen peroxide solution.

3. Oxidizing the organic matter lessened the exchange capacities of all samples; the exchange capacity of the organic matter varied from 67·5 to 97·0 m-equiv./1OO g. dry material.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1965

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