Upload NowAfter reading this article you will learn about the importance of cation exchange in plant nutrition. Cation exchange is an important reaction in soil fertility, in correcting soil acidity and basicity, in altering soil physical properties, and as a mechanism in purifying or altering percolating waters. Plant roots, when they come in contact with colloidal […]
Importance of Cation Exchange in Plant Nutrition
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Classification of Ion-Exchange Equations: 3 Groups | Soil Colloids
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This article throws light upon the three groups of ion-exchange equations. The groups are: 1. Empirical Formula 2. Kinetic or Statistical Formula 3. Mass Action. 1. Empirical Formula: The Freundlich equation is one of the first used in soil studies and it states that, m = ACB where, m = amount adsorbed per unit weight […]
Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC): Meaning, Concept and Its Determination | Soil Colloids
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) 2. Milliequivalent Concept of Cation Exchange Capacity 3. Factors Affecting 4. Percentage 5. Determination 6. Changing Cation Exchange Capacity 7. Root CEC 8. Complementary Ion Effect. Meaning of Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC): Cation exchange capacity (CEC) is the amount of […]