Soil clay content

Definition

The amount of clay particles (<2μ) in a soil sample relative to the proportion of sand and silt particles, usually expressed as weight percentages. [Source = adapted from The Nature and Properties of Soils 12th Edition, Nyle C. Brady & Ray R. Weil]

Preferred Units: N/A

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This term is used for the following terms: 
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Approved Date
07-Jul-2016

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