Conclusion And Recommendations

In conclusion, the soil characterization was carried out using soil profile pits that were
opened at the representative locations (Dinssa & Elias, 2021). Soil classification and
characterisation can be accomplished by determining the bulk density and dry moisture
content of the soil using the core cutter method. This experiment is subjected to three
analyses: soil density by core cutter method, moisture content, and pH value of soil. The raw
data of core cutter length, diameter, mass of core cutter with wet soil, and mass of wet soil
were recorded. Using the following formula, the volume of soil and bulk density of soil may
be computed. Therefore, the volume of soil was 989.6 ccmm3, and the bulk density was
1.953 103KKKK/ccmm3. Using the raw data in Table 2 and calculating it using
[(W2-W3)/(W3-W1)] x 100, the result for Moisture Content of the Soil was 16.657%.
Following that, after 15 g of soil sample was mixed with 15 ml of distillate water and left
overnight, the pH of the soil was 8.52. The pH level that is ideal is between 5.5 and 7.5. The
high pH is most likely due to the presence of alkaline compounds such as sodium. The goal
and hypothesis of soil classification and characterization could be concluded to have been
met by this experiment.

In terms of recommendations, pH calibration is essential to achieve an accurate

measurement for the soil's pH value. This is because the electrode's properties change over
time and must be compensated accordingly. Calibration does this by matching your pH
meter's properties to the current pH sensor characteristics.