Table 2

Table 2 Ranges of cation exchange capacity for various soil types.

Soil type Cation exchange capacity
(meq/100 g)

Sands 2-4

Sandy loams 2-17

Loams 7-16

Silt loams 9-26

Clay and clay loams 4-60

Organic soils 50-300

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Table 2 Ranges of cation exchange capacity for various soil types.
Soil type	Cation exchange capacity (meq/100 g)
Sands	2-4
Sandy loams	2-17
Loams	7-16
Silt loams	9-26
Clay and clay loams	4-60
Organic soils	50-300