{"product_id":"introduction-to-soil-chemistry-isbn-9781118135143","title":"Introduction to Soil Chemistry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides the tools needed to explore the incredible complexities of the earth's soils\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in its \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e this highly acclaimed text fully equips readers with the skills and knowledge needed to analyze soil and correctly interpret the results. Due to the highly complex nature of soil, the author carefully explains why unusual results are routinely obtained during soil analyses, including the occurrence of methane in soil under oxidative conditions. The text also assists readers in developing their own analytical techniques in order to analyze particular samples or test for particular compounds or properties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Soil Chemistry\u003c\/i\u003e features four new chapters. Moreover, the entire text has been thoroughly updated and revised. It begins with a review of the history of soil chemistry, introducing fundamental concepts that apply to all soils. Next, the text explores:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic soil characteristics, horizonation, texture, clay, air, water, solids, organic matter, organisms, and fundamental chemical concepts essential to soil chemistry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTested and proven sampling techniques for soil analysis that provide reliable analytical results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic soil measurement techniques and extraction procedures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstrumentation to isolate and identify soil chemicals, including plant nutrients and contaminants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailed examples and figures throughout the text help readers successfully perform soil sampling and analytical methods as well as better understand soil's chemical characteristics. At the end of each chapter, a bibliography and list of references lead to additional resources to explore individual topics in greater depth. Each chapter also offers problem sets, encouraging readers to put their newfound skills into practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflecting the latest research findings and best practices, the \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Soil Chemistry\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for both students and soil chemists who want to explore the incredible complexities of the earth's soils.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREFACE xi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINSTRUMENTAL METHOD ACRONYMS xiv\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOMMON HYPHENATED INSTRUMENTAL METHOD ABBREVIATIONS xv\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABBREVIATED PERIODIC TABLE OF THE ELEMENTS xvi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1 SUMMARY OF THE HISTORY OF SOIL CHEMISTRY 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 The 19th Century 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 The End of the 19th and the Beginning of the 20th Century 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 The 20th Century 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 The End of the 20th and the Beginning of the 21st Century 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Conclusion 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 2 SOIL BASICS PART I: LARGE FEATURES 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1. Horizonation 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Peds 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Soil Color 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Soil Naming 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 The Landscape 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Relationship of Large Features to Soil Chemistry, Soil Analysis, and Instrumentation 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Conclusions 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 3 SOIL BASICS PART II: MICROSCOPIC TO ATOMIC ORBITAL DESCRIPTION OF SOIL CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS 44\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoil Components Independent 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Soil Solids 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoil Components Interacting 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2. Bonding Considerations 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoil Components in Combination 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Surface Features 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Energy Considerations 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Reaction Paths 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Steric Factors 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Rate Factors 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 All Factored Together 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Micelles 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.10 Coated Surfaces 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.11 Conclusions 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 4 SOIL BASICS PART III: THE BIOLOGICAL AND ORGANIC COMPONENTS IN SOIL 68\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiota of Soil 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Animals 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Plants 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Microorganisms 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiological and Organic Chemicals of Soil 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Biochemical 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Bioorganic 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Organic Compounds 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Analysis 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Conclusions 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Sites 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 5 SOIL BASICS PART IV: THE SOIL AIR AND SOIL SOLUTION 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Soil Air 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Water 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Solubility 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Elements in Solution 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Dissolved Gases 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Compounds in Solution 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Inorganic Ions in Solution 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Organic Ions in Solution 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 Soil pH 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.10 The Soil Solution around Particles 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.11 Distribution between Soil Solids and Soil Solution 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.12 Oxidative and Reductive Reactions in the Soil Solution 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.13 Measuring Soil Water 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.14 Conclusion 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 6 SPECIATION 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Cations 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Anions 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Isolation of Species 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Sampling, Sample Storage, and Speciation 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Conclusions 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 7 SOIL AND SOIL SOLUTION SAMPLING, SAMPLE TRANSPORT, AND STORAGE 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Field Sampling 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Sampling Cropped Land 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Environmental Sampling 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Other Environmental Sampling Situations 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Sample Transport and Storage 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Laboratory Sampling 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Sampling the Soil Solution 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Conclusions 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 8 DIRECT AND INDIRECT MEASUREMENT IN SOIL ANALYSIS 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Direct Measurements 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Mediated Direct Measurement 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Indirect Soil Measurements 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Destructive Soil Analysis Methods 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Soil Solution 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Soil Solids 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Conclusions 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 9 ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 The Basic Electrochemical Cell 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Electricity Generation in Soil 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Potentiometry (Electrodes in Soil Measurements) 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Voltammetry 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Electrical Conductivity 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Time-Domain Reflectometry 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Porous Block 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Other Methods 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.9 Conclusions 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 10 TITRIMETRIC MEASUREMENTS 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Soil Titration 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Titration of Soil pH 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Organic Matter 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Ammonia 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Kjeldahl: Organic Nitrogen 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Nitrite and Nitrate 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Carbonate Determination 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8 Halogen Ion Determination 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.9 pH–Stat Titrations 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.10 Conclusions 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 11 EXTRACTION OF INORGANICS 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Extraction Equipment 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Water as a Soil Extractant 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Acid Extractants 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Extractants for Basic Soils 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Microwave-Assisted Extraction 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Ultrasonic Extraction 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Sequential Extraction 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.8 Ion Exchange Resin Extractions 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.9 Surfactants 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.10 Conclusion 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 12 EXTRACTION OF ORGANICS 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Sampling Handling before Extraction 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Extraction Equipment 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Soil Organic Matter Extraction Solvents 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Cleanup 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Conclusion 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 13 CHROMATOGRAPHY 254\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Fundamentals of Chromatography 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Gas Chromatography 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 High-Performance Liquid Chromatography 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Thin-Layer Chromatography 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Electrophoresis 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Identification of Compounds Separated by Chromatographic Procedures 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Quantification 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8 Conclusion 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 14 SPECTROSCOPY AND SPECTROMETRY 274\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Spectral Overlap 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Noise 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 The Visible Region 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Ultraviolet Region 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Infrared Spectroscopy 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Mass Spectrometry 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8 Atomic Spectroscopy 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.9 Color Measurement: The Spectrophotometer 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.10 Regression Analysis 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.11 Relationship to the Original Sample 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.12 X-ray Diffraction 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.13 X-ray Fluorescence 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.14 Remote Sensing 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.15 Conclusion 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 15 HYPHENATED METHODS IN SOIL ANALYSIS 304\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Sample Preparation 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Sample Destroyed 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Nondestructive Methods 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Triple Hyphenated Methods 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Conclusions 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences 317\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBibliography 318\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eINDEX 320\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“The book is well suited as a good introduction for by measurement advanced students or for the professional entry. The comprehensive index is very helpful.”  (\u003ci\u003eJournal of Horticulture\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 October 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eALFRED R. CONKLIN JR., PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor of Agriculture and Soil at Wilmington College, where he teaches soil science, organic chemistry, and chemistry and the environment. He is also the International Director of the International Undergraduate Research Symposium. 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