| pH |
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5.8 - 6.8 |
| Electrical Conductivity uS/cm |
- |
<300 |
| Lignin ( w / w dry basis % ) |
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65 - 70 |
| Air Filled Porosity ( v / v% ) |
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10 - 12 |
| Cationic Exchange capacity ( m.eq / 100 g ) |
- |
60 - 130 |
| Water Holding capacity ( of dry weight ) |
- |
7 - 8 x |
| Total Organic matter ( w / w dry basis % ) |
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94 - 98 |
| Organic Carbon ( w / w dry basis % ) |
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45 - 50 |
| Total pore space ( v / v % ) |
- |
94 - 96 |
| Ash ( dry basis ) |
- |
3 - 6 |
| Carbon Nitrogen Ratio |
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80 : 1 |
| Cellulose ( w / w dry basis % ) |
- |
20 - 30 |
