Have questions? Get in touch
info@react4med.eu
Find us on the social sphere
@react4med

Anion exchange capacity

The total capacity of a soil to adsorb and exchange anions. It is expressed in charge per kilogram of soil and depends on clay and organic matter content.

Related terms

  • Soil

    The upper layer of earth consisting of mineral particles, organic matter, water, and air, essential for plant growth and ecosystems.

  • Clay

    Soil particles smaller than 0.002 mm in diameter, known for high surface area, water-holding ability, and plasticity. Also used as a soil textural class.

  • Organic matter

    All organic material in soil, from fresh residues to stable humus, crucial for fertility and structure.