Answer to Question #252558 in Inorganic Chemistry for irene

Question

14. A NC Coastal Plain organic soil has a pH of 4.5 and a CEC = 30 meq/100g. What lime rate would you recommend?  A dealer sells 80% CCE lime with the following characteristics: 50% < 60 mesh; 30% < 8-60 mesh; 20% > 8 mesh. How much lime material would you apply? Use pH-BS diagram below and show all work.

Answer 1

Lime material=43%