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Vol.3 , No. 5, Publication Date: Dec. 18, 2017, Page: 44-51
 and physicochemical test have been applied in the analysis of soil samples that were collected from the area of study. In this work, the distribution pattern and properties of the soil samples were determined. The elements determined include Al, Si, P, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ba, Rb and S. 83% elements obtained were uniformly distributed. The mean values of pH, EC and CEC were: 5.59±0.65, 0.09±0.06 and 0.09±0.06. In general, the elements (Al, Si, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn,) were evenly distributed while the elements (P, Mn, Ba, S and Rb) were not evenly distributed and the soils were characterised by good physical and chemical properties, which supports plants survivals. The soils have a good distribution pattern and physicochemical properties; hence plant/crops will thrive.&picture=http://www.aascit.org/aascit/decorators/img/journal/977.jpg)
| [1] | Onudibia Moses Ejike, Department of Pure and Applied Physics, Federal University Wukari, Wukari, Nigeria. |
| [2] | Dim Lawrence Anikwe, Nigeria Nuclear Regulatory Agency Federal Capital Tertiary, Nigeria. |
| [3] | Sadiq Umar, Department of Physics, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. |
| [4] | Suleiman Shaibu Asuku, Samaru College of Agriculture, Division of Agricultural College Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. |
| [5] | Maduka Nosike Chinweike, Department of Physics with Electronics, Federal University, Gusau, Nigeria. |
| [6] | Adukwu Gorge Obinna, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. |
| [7] | Opara Ifeoma Juliet, Department of Chemical Science, Federal University Wukari, Wukari, Nigeria. |
| [8] | Okorie Charity Ebelechukwu, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Federal University Wukari, Wukari, Nigeria. |
| [9] | Iseh Amaitam John, Department of Pure and Applied Physics, Federal University Wukari, Wukari, Nigeria. |
X-Ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) and physicochemical test have been applied in the analysis of soil samples that were collected from the area of study. In this work, the distribution pattern and properties of the soil samples were determined. The elements determined include Al, Si, P, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ba, Rb and S. 83% elements obtained were uniformly distributed. The mean values of pH, EC and CEC were: 5.59±0.65, 0.09±0.06 and 0.09±0.06. In general, the elements (Al, Si, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn,) were evenly distributed while the elements (P, Mn, Ba, S and Rb) were not evenly distributed and the soils were characterised by good physical and chemical properties, which supports plants survivals. The soils have a good distribution pattern and physicochemical properties; hence plant/crops will thrive.
Keywords
Distribution Pattern, Physicochemical Characteristic, Element, Soil, XRF
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