Effects of Inorganic Chemicals AlCl3, CaCl2, MgCl2, Ca(OH)2 and CaCO3 on Soil Erosion

Abstract

This study attempted to study the effect of stabilizing the eroded soil of Oba (a town in Anambra State) by using some inorganic chemicals. Soil erosion has become a serious issue on a vast scale around the world. The soil samples from the site contain a large amount of sandy soil and a low clay content to determine the reason for their erosive properties. The following inorganic chemicals were used to stabilize the eroded soil :Ca(OH)2, CaCO3, MgCl2, CaCl2 and AlCl3; The results show that AlCl3 and CaCl2 have the strongest effect on the complete stability of soil samples. Their ability to stabilize was tested with a small penetrator, an engineering instrument that measures the unconfined compressive strength (UCS) of soil.