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. 2019 Nov 1;9(61):35539–35548. doi: 10.1039/c9ra07137g

Cost comparison of some amendments.

No Amendment Dosage (weight ratio) Pricea ($ per ton) Cost ($ per hm2) Reference
1 Limestone 0.1% 140 420 16
2 Sepiolite 0.5% 300 4500 11 and 46
3 Palygorskite 0.5% 400 6000 11
4 Hydroxyapatite 0.1% 11 000 33 000 19
5 Biochar 0.1% 450 1350 16
6 Composite silicate 0.2% 100 600 This study
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Estimated by market survey in 2019, including the cost of materials without the cost of transport or operation.