Solute transport in cracking clay soils

J.J.B. Bronswijk, C.J. Ritsema, K. Oostindie, P. Hamminga

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    Abstract

    A bromide tracer applied to a cracked clay soil was adsorbed in the soil matrix close to the soil surface. Upon subsequent precipitation, a small part of the bromide dissolved and flowed rapidly through cracks to the subsoil and the groundwater. As a result, the groundwater and the drain discharge showed considerable solute concentration peaks in the first days after application. The first drain outflow contained a bromide concentration of about 0.1% of the applied bromide solution. Subsequent precipitation events continued to cause concentration peaks in both groundwater and drain discharge.
    Original languageUndefined/Unknown
    Title of host publicationSoil structure and transport processes; implications for water, gases, nutrients, pesticides, and contaminants in soils
    EditorsP.A.C. Raats, H. Rogaar, A.H. van den Heuvel-Pieper
    Pages109-119
    Publication statusPublished - 1996

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