Effects of magnetic fields on some soil properties

IŞILDAR A. A., AKGÜL M., BAŞAYİĞİT L., ÇÖMLEKÇİ S.

Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, vol.12, no.9, pp.1037-1043, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Journal Name: Fresenius Environmental Bulletin
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1037-1043
  • Keywords: Energy transmission line, Magnetic field, Soil properties
  • Isparta University of Applied Sciences Affiliated: No

Abstract

Minerals (organic, organometallic, paramagnetic, ferro/ferri) present in soils have magnetic susceptibility. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of electromagnetic fields on some soil properties. The study area was selected in Isparta- Kuleönü, Turkey. The energy transmission line (ETL) of 154 kV (50 Hz) was assumed as the centre line and the grid method was used for soil sampling. The results showed that a significant relationship did not exist between magnetic field density (MFD) and soil properties (pH, cation exchange capacity (CEC), extractable potassium (Ext K), and available phosphorus (P)).