Properties of Local Soils Science Fair Projects

Soil

Soil is more complex then you might first think. Its characteristics determine what it can do and what it can support.

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Objectives/Goals

The objective of this project was to examine the properties of soils around the UC Davis area and to create methods and materials which will aid in the prevention of forest fires.

Methods/Materials

Materials include the use of machinery such as Differential Scanning Calorimeters, Thermogravimetry and X-Ray Diffraction. Methods of sieving and thermal analysis were performed using these various instruments.

Conclusions/Discussion

The creation of techniques to analyze forest fire damages on location, the creation of a ratio which will accurately and effortlessly calculate soil organic matter loss in a soil, and a fire-retardant soil. 3rd party contributor