Property |
Specification |
Appearance |
Light brown to dark brown fibrous material |
Odor |
Earthy, neutral |
Texture |
Spongy, soft, and granular |
Moisture Content |
10–20% (in dry form) |
Bulk Density |
80–100 kg/m³ (dry), 400–600 kg/m³ (wet) |
Water Holding Capacity |
600–800% of its dry weight |
pH Range |
5.5 – 6.8 |
Electrical Conductivity (EC) |
< 0.5 mS/cm (low EC grade), up to 2 mS/cm (high EC) |
Particle Size |
Fine to coarse (0.5 mm – 20 mm) |
Organic Matter Content |
90–95% |
Ash Content |
1–2% |
Cation Exchange Capacity |
60–130 meq/100g |
Color |
Brown (varies by source and age) |
Decomposition Rate |
Slow (biodegradable over several years) |