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Soil Chemistry

Bodenchemie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ruben Kretzschmar, Dr. Daniel Iso Christl
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:00:26

Abstract

This course discusses chemical and biogeochemical processes in soils and their influence on the behavior and cycling of nutrients and pollutants in terrestrial systems. Approaches for quantitative modeling of the processes are introduced.

Objective

Understanding of important chemical soil properties and processes and their influence on the behavior (e.g., speciation, bioavailability, mobility) of nutrients and pollutants.

Content

Important topics include the structure and properties of clays and oxides, the chemistry of the soil solution, gas equilibria, dissolution and precipitation of mineral phases, cation exchange, surface complexation, chemistry of soil organic matter, redox reactions in flooded soils, soil acidification and soil salinization.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts in lectures.

Literature

- Selected chapters in: Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment, 2005. - Sparks, D.L. Environmental Soil Chemistry. Second edition, Academic Publishers, 2002.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
None

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Bodenchemie
  • Wed 13:15-15:00 (CHN F 46)
2 h weekly

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