| Characteristics | Results | Methods |
| Moisture content | 3.0% wet wt. | ASTM D1762-84 (105c) |
| Bulk density | 0.256 g/cm3 | ASTM D1762-84 (105c) |
| Organic carbon | 84.5% of total dry mass | Dry combust-ASTM D 4373 |
| Total ash | 7.3% of total dry mass | ASTM D-1762-84 |
| Total nitrogen | 0.73% of total dry mass | Dry combustion |
| pH | 10.28 | pH meter |
| Electrical conductivity | 0.0813 S/m | Electrical conductivity meter |
| Particle size distribution | <0.5 mm | ASTM D 2862 granular |