Physico-Chemical Properties of Graphitic Schist Soils in the Rawang Area, Selangor

Abstract Graphitic schist soils in the Rawang area have been analysed for their physico-chemical properties. Results indicate that the graphitic schist soils are characterised by their silty nature, low plasticities, generally low compacted densities, highly acidic pore fluids (low pH's), and dispersive behaviour. These results support the previous findings on graphitic schist soils conducted in other areas such as the Melaka and South Johore areas. Sifat Fiziko-Kimia Tanah Syis Grafit di Kawasan Rawang, Selangor Abstrak Analisis sifat fiziko-kimia tanah syis grafit kawasan Rawang telah dilakukan dan hasilnya menunjukkan tanah ini berlodak dengan keplastikan dan ketumpatan mampatan yang rendah, cecair ruang berasid yang tinggi (pH rendah), serta bersifat menyebar. Hasil ini menyokong jumpaan awal tanah syis grafit yang telah dilakukan di kawasan Melaka dan Selatan Johor