Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) Calculator

Calculate soil cation exchange capacity (CEC) in meq/100g from soil texture, organic matter content, and mineralogy to assess nutrient holding capacity.

 
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Physical Constants Reference
ConstantSymbolValue
Speed of lightc2.99792458×10⁸
Planck's constanth6.62607015×10⁻³‴
Boltzmann constant1.380649×10⁻²³
Avogadro's numberNₐ6.02214076×10²³
Gravitational constantG6.6743×10⁻¹¹
Gas constantR8.31446
Elementary chargee1.602176634×10⁻¹⁹
Electron massmₑ9.1093837015×10⁻³¹
Proton massmₚ1.67262192369×10⁻²⁷
Fine-structure constantα7.2973525693×10⁻³
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How It Works

Calculate soil cation exchange capacity (CEC) in meq/100g from soil texture, organic matter content, and mineralogy to assess nutrient holding capacity

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Soil texture — The soil texture recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.
  • Organic matter content — The organic matter content recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.
  • Mineralogy — The mineralogy recorded for the patient or scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the cec meq/100g result against the clinical thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the soil texture, organic matter content, mineralogy for the patient or scenario you are assessing. Calculate soil cation exchange capacity (CEC) in meq/100g from soil texture, organic matter content, and mineralogy to assess nutrient holding capacity. Use the cec meq/100g result to inform your clinical assessment.

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