Physicochemical Properties of Soil from Transformer Installation Sites in Selected Locations in Jos Metropolis, Jos Plateau State
Publication Date: 04/08/2019
Author(s): Ibrahim E.G., Salami S.J., Gushit J.S., Dalen M.B..
Volume/Issue: Volume 2 , Issue 3 (2019)
Abstract:
The total of twenty soil samples were collected in August 2017 from different Locations of power Installation Station and investigated for physicochemical properties. The result revealed the soil texture to be 75% Sandy loam and 25% sand, the pH of the soil ranges from 5.53-6.42, showing the soil is acidic. Other physicochemical properties show the results of moisture of the soil to be in the range of 3.65-35.62%, total organic carbon 2.06-3.81%, organic matter 3.36-6.62%, Phosphorus 0.5-8.20ppm, Nitrogen 0.06-0.13%, electrical conductivity 3-20µs/cm. For exchangeable bases, Sodium has 0.8-12ppm, Calcium 198-347ppm and Potassium 2-25ppm. Cat ion exchange capacity 2.42-3.00 mMol/100g, exchangeable acidity for hydrogen ion (H+) 1.54-1.70 mMol/100g and Al3+ was no detected.
