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Characterization of arsenic-contaminated soil collected from farmer fields in Mitrapur, West Bengal, India.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.80 |
| Electrical conductivity (dS m−1) | 0.88 |
| Texture | Sandy clay |
| Sand % | 43.6 |
| Silt % | 8.50 |
| Clay % | 47.9 |
| Walkley–Black organic carbon (g kg−1) | 20.4 |
| Cation exchange capacity (cmol (+) kg−1) | 27.8 |
| Olsen-extractable As (mg kg−1) | 3.10 |
| Total As (mg kg−1) | 32.2 |
