Environmental Chemistry of Soils
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (754 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195070119 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Murray B. He is a fellow of the Soil Science Society of America.. He has published over a hundred research articles, including papers on the application of electron spin resonance and other spectroscopic techniques to the stidy of the soil surface-solution interface. His research interests include the investigation of processes by which metals and organic molecules
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The explanations are clear and complete without being too wordy or complex in language. Also, the organization allows for a good deal of customization. "An important addition to the short list of books available for the teaching of soil chemistry.I have used this book twice to teach an upper division/graduate soil chemistry course.One example of material that is not found in other soil chemistry texts is the section in most chapters illustrating a practical application of the concepts in the chapter.Well worth considering by any instructor looking for an up-to-date comprehensive text." --Paul R. There is sufficient background, excellent references, and practical solution techniques for difficult problems."--Gerald Eykholt, University of Wisconsin . For example, I can go in depth about surface complexation models and omit redox chemistry if I like."--Chris Johnson, Syracuse University"Comprehensive! A much needed chemical approach and an
The text provides an understanding of the structure of the solid mineral and organic materials from which soils are formed. It aims for a modern conceptual approach rather than empirical description, including the most recently developed explanations for the more controversial topics. This book defines and addresses the challenge of the future -- to protect the soil ecosystem from the pollutants of an industrial society.. With the help of diagrams and graphs, it explains such important processes as cation exchange, chemisorption and physical adsorption of organic and inorganic ions and molecules, soil acidification and weathering, oxidation-reduction reactions, and development of soil alkalinity and clay swelling properties. This introduction to modern soil chemistry describes chemical processes in soils in terms of established principles of inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Environmental as well as agricultural topics are covered, illustrated with case studies and individual ch