Table 2 The value of compost properties summarized at initial and final experimental periods
From: Variation in the key indicators during composting of municipal solid organic wastes
Parameters | Initial mix | Final composts |
|---|---|---|
Moisture Content (%) | 67.9 ± 0.7 | 57 ± 0.5 |
Volatile Solids (%) | 74 ± 0.7 | 65.3 ± 0.6 |
pH | 6.76–6.77 | 7.75–7.76 |
Bulk Density (kg m−3) | 312 ± 5.4 | 380 ± 3.3 |
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (%) | 1.54 ± 0.2 | 2.24 ± 0.3 |
Available Phosphorus (g kg− 1) | 3.41 ± 0.3 | 4.35 ± 0.5 |
Specific heat capacity (J kg− 1 K− 1) | 29.2 ± 2.1 | 37.78 ± 1.7 |
C/N ratio | 24 ± 0.8 | 16 ± 0.9 |