Soil chemical properties and processes
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| Overview of soil physical properties and associated activities affecting soil physical properties and processes. Click on links to go to a specific section. | ||||
| Property | Effects | Desired value | Management strategies | |
| Phosphorus | ||||
| Nitrogen | ||||
| Major cations | ||||
| Sulfur | ||||
| Trace metals | ||||
| Cation exchange capacity | ||||
| Electrical conductivity | ||||
| Organic matter (carbon) | ||||
| Base saturation | ||||
| Enzymes | ||||
| Salinity | ||||
| Sodium adsorption ration | ||||
| pH | ||||
Physical properties of soil include color, texture, structure, porosity, density, consistence, aggregate stability, and temperature. These properties affect processes such as infiltration, erosion, nutrient cycling, and biologic activity. These properties also affect suitability of soil for different uses, such as stormwater infiltration, subgrade for roads, and strength for building.
This page provides an overview of soil physical properties, processes they affect, effects of human activities, discussion of stormwater applications, and links to related topics, including information on sampling, testing, and soil health assessments.
Soil physical properties
Soil physical properties include texture, structure, density, porosity, consistence, temperature, and color.