Do you still trust the conventional factor of multiplying SOC by 1.724 to obtain SOM? Or is it not better to report in SOC only?
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Tadele Amare Kassie,
Here below is the info to think about:
Which is more accurate the conversion factor or the conventional SoC?
In a review of previously published data, the median value for the conversion factor was found to be 1.9 from empirical studies and 2 from more theoretical considerations. A factor of 2, based on the assumption that organic matter is 50% carbon, would in almost all cases be more accurate than the conventional factor of 1.724.
How can I convert percent soil organic matter into soil C?
www.researchgate.net/post/How_can_I_convert_percent_…
How can I convert percent soil organic matter into soil C?
The cited article of Prybil (2010) recommend to determine directly soil organic C. The standard method for OM determination is loss on ignition as used. But you should subtract the moisture content in the soil from OM result. For convert OC to OM should be multiply by 1.72 (Van Bemelen factor) as Tarian equation.
How can I convert percent soil organic matter into soil C?
www.researchgate.net/post/How_can_I_convert_percent_…
Which is the correct factor to convert OC to Om?
For convert OC to OM should be multiply by 1.72 (Van Bemelen factor) as Tarian equation. Thank you very much for the responses, I will get back to the discussion soon. As per my knowledge 1.72 factor is the correct answer, because i read many times the same. Hi Dear Gustavo the following link can help you. Yes 1.724 is the correct factor.
How can I convert percent soil organic matter into soil C?
www.researchgate.net/post/How_can_I_convert_percent_…
Dear Len Leonid Mizrah,
Thank you very much for the nice response! But look at all the publications use the conversion factor based on the assumption that 58% of the organic matter is OC.
Dear colleagues,
I have got good literature about my question and please check it at Article A critical review of the conventional SOC to SOM conversion factor
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