Humic acids [1] - a class of high molecular weight organic nitrogen-containing hydroxy acids with a benzoic nucleus, which are part of the humus and formed in the process of humification .
Humic acid groups:
- Humic acids (HA) - a group of dark-colored humic acids, soluble in alkalis and insoluble in acids.
- HIMA is a group of humic acids soluble in ethanol.
- Fulvic acids (FC) - a group of humic acids soluble in water, alkalis and acids.
Notes
- ↑ GOST 27593-88 (2005). SOILS. Terms and Definitions. UDC 001.4: 502.3: 631.6.02: 004.354