Event Title
Soil Quality Analysis Using Quantitative and Qualitative Analytical Methods
Faculty Mentor
Julia Metzker
Keywords
Julia Metzker
Abstract
Insufficient plant growth at the Milledgeville Community Garden, has lead us to investigate the levels of macronutrients, pH levels and lead concentrations in the soil. Qualitative analysis, using diazotization, azo-coupling, reduction-oxidation and ion exchange reactions provide evidence that the garden has low levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium as well as a slightly acidic to neutral pH and the presence of lead. Flame atomic absorption spectroscopy is used to quantify lead concentrations to determine appropriate mediation methods. Amendments to address nutrient levels that meet requirements for USDA organic production will also be presented.
Session Name:
Wind, Water, Soil, and Nanostructures: Research in Chemistry and Physics
Start Date
4-4-2014 2:30 PM
End Date
4-4-2014 3:30 PM
Location
HSB 144
Soil Quality Analysis Using Quantitative and Qualitative Analytical Methods
HSB 144
Insufficient plant growth at the Milledgeville Community Garden, has lead us to investigate the levels of macronutrients, pH levels and lead concentrations in the soil. Qualitative analysis, using diazotization, azo-coupling, reduction-oxidation and ion exchange reactions provide evidence that the garden has low levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium as well as a slightly acidic to neutral pH and the presence of lead. Flame atomic absorption spectroscopy is used to quantify lead concentrations to determine appropriate mediation methods. Amendments to address nutrient levels that meet requirements for USDA organic production will also be presented.