For our discussions of soil inorganic constituents that provide distinctive properties to soils, we consider noncrystalline materials and constituents sensitive to redox
reactions. We also discuss somewhat special events that exist in various places
including Japan, such as the effects of tsunamis and radiocesium pollution, because
these are related to the functions of soil inorganic constituents.
In this monograph, we introduce and identify the inorganic constituents in soil so
that readers can obtain an overview of them quickly. We list references for further
study at the end of each chapter. We hope that this monograph will contribute to an
understanding of soil, to efficient soil use, to conservation of soil, and to keeping our
environments comfortable.
Sendai, Japan
Masami Nanzyo
Hitoshi Kanno
March 2018
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reactions. We also discuss somewhat special events that exist in various places
including Japan, such as the effects of tsunamis and radiocesium pollution, because
these are related to the functions of soil inorganic constituents.
In this monograph, we introduce and identify the inorganic constituents in soil so
that readers can obtain an overview of them quickly. We list references for further
study at the end of each chapter. We hope that this monograph will contribute to an
understanding of soil, to efficient soil use, to conservation of soil, and to keeping our
environments comfortable.
Sendai, Japan
Masami Nanzyo
Hitoshi Kanno
March 2018
vi
Preface