Table 1. Normal Range of CEC Values for Common Color/Texture Soil Groups. CEC in Soil groups Examples meg/100g----- Light colored sands Plainfield 3-5 Bloomfield Dark colored sands Maumee 10-20 ...

Eluviation is the removal of soil, clay, silt or fine organic matter in suspension ... giving this 'B' horizon its dull orange colour. These soils are found where there is good drainage and ...

Silt: Medium-sized particles that feel smooth ... Iron and Aluminum Oxides: Contribute to soil color and affect nutrient availability. Different regions have varying mineral compositions ...