Chemical and physical properties of biochar
Chemical and physical properties of biochar.
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| Property | Range found in literature | Typical value from literature1 |
|---|---|---|
| Total phosphorus (%) | ||
| Total nitrogen (%) | 1.2 - 2.4 | |
| Total potassium (%) | ||
| Total carbon (%) | 56.1 - 83.9 | |
| Total hydrogen (%) | 1.3 - 4.3 | |
| Total oxygen (%) | 10.4 - 22.0 | |
| pH | 8.2 - 10.4 | |
| Cation exchange capacity (cmol/kg) | 0.3 - 68.6 | |
| Surface area (m2/g | 3 - 185 | |
| Electrical conductivity (μs/cm) | 100 - 2221 | |
| Pore volume (cm3/g) | 0.006 - 0.110 | |