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Effect of Eh and pH on the Dissolution of Strengite

Nature Physical Science volume 234, pages 16–17 (1971)Cite this article

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THE reduction of strengite (FePO4·2H2O) to more soluble (Fe2+)x (Fe3+)y·(PO4)z compounds is one possible source of the frequently reported1–4 higher concentrations of soluble P found in reduced soil conditions as compared with well aerated soils. To investigate this theory in more detail the dissolution of crystalline strengite was followed in controlled pH and redox (Eh) conditions.

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  1. B. G. WILLIAMS: On leave from CSIRO, Division of Land Research, PO Box 109, Canberra, Australia.

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  1. Department of Agronomy, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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WILLIAMS, B., PATRICK, W. Effect of Eh and pH on the Dissolution of Strengite. Nature Physical Science 234, 16–17 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1038/physci234016a0

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