Chemical and physical properties of coir
Chemical and physical properties of biochar.
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| Property | Range found in literature1 | Median value from literature |
|---|---|---|
| Total phosphorus (% dry wt) | 0.3 | |
| Total nitrogen (% dry wt) | 0.5 | |
| Total potassium (% dry wt) | 0.4 | |
| Total carbon (%) | ||
| Total hydrogen (%) | ||
| Total oxygen (%) | ||
| pH | 5.1 | |
| Cation exchange capacity (cmol/kg) | ||
| Surface area (m2/g | ||
| Electrical conductivity (ds/m) | 0.80 | |
| Pore volume (cm3/g) | ||
| Total calciium (%) | ||
| Total magnesium (%) | ||
| Total copper (%) | ||
| Total zinc (%) | ||
| Total aluminum (%) | ||
| Total iron (%) | ||
| Total manganese (%) | ||
| Total sulfur (%) | ||
| Water holding capacity | 52-69 |
Primary references for this data:
- Cresswell