• Mansur Yusuf
• Rabiu Ibrahim
• Sani Saleh
• Bello Bashir
• Zakariyya Dahiru

The research investigated various physical properties of fine-grained soil, predominantly clay, with a comprehensive analysis of grain size distribution, bulk density, conductivity, pH, moisture content, humus content, cation exchange capacity (CEC), organic matter content, and soil texture. The grain size analysis revealed that 75% of the soil particles were finer than 2.00 mm, indicating a high proportion of clay. Bulk density ranged from 1.1 to 1.6 g/cm³, while the optimal electrical conductivity (EC) was found to be 1.3 dS/m, with a high salinity threshold at 8 dS/m. The soil pH was measured at 7.1, suggesting a neutral pH environment. Moisture content was calculated at 66.67%, and humus content was determined to be 20%. The CEC was quantified at 63 cmolc/kg, and the organic matter content was 8%. The soil texture was characterized by more than 60% clay content, which influences the specific surface area, water-holding capacity, and other related physical properties. These findings provide valuable insights into the soil’s suitability for various agricultural applications and its environmental interactions.

clay soil; physicochemical properties; grain size; pH; soil conductivity

"Determining the Physicochemical Properties of Clay Soil at the Bank of River Hadejia/Jama: A 50m Radius at Hantsu Town, Nigeria.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.h270-h278, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403736.pdf

"Determining the Physicochemical Properties of Clay Soil at the Bank of River Hadejia/Jama: A 50m Radius at Hantsu Town, Nigeria.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. pph270-h278, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403736.pdf