FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a method used to determine the amount of Carbonate content (mainly Calcite, Dolomite) in a soil or soft rock samples.

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Which are the applications of a calcimeter?

Soil quality
Fertilization of the soil, analysing the liming materials
Neutralization of the soil
Mining, exploration, rehabilitation

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Which is a target market of a Calcimeter?

Agriculture/Soil science
Archaelogy
Geochemistry/Sedimentology
Ceramics & Bricks
Paper/ Plastics/Polymers
Environment
Fuel / Plant Power /Cement industry

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Advantages of FOG series calcimeters

Digital
Low cost
Accurate, Precise
Rapid and reliable results
Productive
Ease of use

Why is calcium important?

Soil: Calcium opens up (flocculates) the soil, improving structure and allowing roots, earthworms, oxygen, water and microbes to move freely through the soil.
Plants: Calcium is often referred to as the ‘trucker of all minerals” in relation to its role in mobilizing other nutrients.
Plant Deficiency Symptoms: Stunted root systems and a lack of vegetable vigour. Blossom end rot in tomatoes, capsicums and zucchini. Internal browning or blackening of celery, potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Deformation and Necrosis of young leaves.

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Calcium benefits

Good soil structure associated with correct calcium levels.
Avoid soil crusting. Soils are harder to damage and recover sooner after poaching or compaction when exposed to traffic by machinery or animals in wet conditions.
Calcium neutralizes soil acidity.
Calcium plays a critical role in improving soil structure and quality.
Improves water percolation.
Increases root development.
Only N and K are required in larger amounts by plants.
High potassium levels reduce the uptake of Ca.

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