Soil is the most important natural resource and the pollution or erosion of the soil causes this natural resource to become inefficient and destroyed. Sulphates mixed in the soil in high amounts are also an important factor in the loss of soil properties.

Sulfate is the salt of sulfuric acid in inorganic chemistry. Sulphate is used during the production of many beauty materials. Sulfate is also very important for health. Among the sulphates, the most important chemical compound for the body is magnesium sulfate. Magnesium is used by the components in human cells and the body's magnesium deficiency is eliminated by enzymes synthesized by the body. Magnesium deficiency creates a number of health problems such as high blood pressure and migraine.

Sulfate plays an important role in the formation of human brain tissue. It increases the body's absorption of nutrients.

Sulfate is commonly found in nature. Especially in natural waters, sulphates are present in varying concentration ranges. Mineral drainage wastes and large amounts of sulphate are delivered to the environment. Since sodium and magnesium sulfate cause diarrhea, it is not true that these compounds are present in drinking water excess.

For soil quality suitable for agriculture, chemical, physical and biological properties of the soil should be determined. The physical properties of the soil are important for soil retention, aeration and root development of plants. However, it is necessary to improve the chemical and biological properties of the soil. Soil fertility can be increased by regulating soil organic matter content, pH value, carbon and nitrogen ratio, moisture content and salinity degree of the cultivated soil.

Sulphate analyzes are also performed by authorized laboratories for this purpose. There are many methods for sulfate analysis in soil. In addition to legal regulations, laboratories are based on published national and international standards.

In the sulphate analysis carried out within the scope of soil measurements, laboratories generally use the following methods:

 

• SM 4500 SO4-2 E Turbidimetric method
• SM 4110 B Chromotographic method