Premium
The Use of Zero Point of Charge (ZPC) to Assess Pedogenic Development
Author(s) -
Hendershot W. H.,
Lavkulich L. M.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
soil science society of america journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1435-0661
pISSN - 0361-5995
DOI - 10.2136/sssaj1978.03615995004200030019x
Subject(s) - pedogenesis , soil water , soil science , chemistry , environmental chemistry , environmental science , mineralogy
The pH at the zero point of charge (ZPC) has been used to characterize the electrochemical properties of soils. To date, most studies have focussed on soils high in oxides with low phyllosilicate content. The study reported here attempts to use ZPC determinations to characterize the surface charge characteristics of soils from a temperate region. Three soils were examined; these ranged in pedogenic development, as expressed by soil morphology, from a small accumulation of sesquioxides to a relatively high one. The soils were a Dystric Eutrochrept, a Typic Ferrudalf, and a Spodic Ferrudalf. With increased pedogenic development the ZPC became more clearly defined and approached the natural pH of the soil, and there was a decrease in the relative significance of the pH‐independent charge. The ZPC may be used as a measure of pedogenic development.