Table 4 lists FAO chemical standard for clay soil compound analysis.

From: Design and manufacturing of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) for agriculture in arid areas

(FAO) Chemical standard of clay soil compound analysis

Range

Max.

Min.

Organic Matter Content %

5.0

0.5

Carbon-to-Nitrogen Ratio %

20:1

10:1

Organic Carbon %

3.0

1.0

Ash Content %

20.0

10.0

(Total) Nitrogen %

0.5

0.1

Potassium (K+ %)

2.0

0.1

Phosphorus (P+ %)

0.1

0.02