Technical Specifications & Certified Analysis
Engineered for purity. Proven by science. Bourbon County Biochar is independently tested to meet the rigorous certification standards of the International Biochar Initiative (IBI).
The Premium Feedstock Guarantee
Every batch of our biochar is derived exclusively from 100% sustainably sourced, OMRI-certified hardwood feedstock. Pyrolyzed at precise high temperatures, this premium hardwood source ensures a stable, clean, and highly porous final product free of contaminants or agricultural waste byproducts.
86.0% Organic Carbon
Pure carbon stability. This ensures the biochar permanently locks carbon into the soil or concrete without degrading for lifetimes.
347 m²/g Surface Area
A massive microscopic network. Just one handful has the surface area of entire football fields to trap nutrients, retain moisture, and absorb odors.
8.30 pH Value
Excellent natural liming capability (9.4% CaCO₃ equivalent) to safely help balance acidic soils and optimize root zones.
19.1 lb/cu ft Bulk Density
Lightweight and highly porous structure, making it incredibly easy to blend into soils, animal bedding, or concrete aggregates.
Parameter / Test
Certified Result
What it Means
Organic Carbon
86.0% (of total dry mass)
High-purity structural stability
Molar Ratio (H:C)
0.31 (Max 0.7 limit)
Proves ultra-stable, long-lasting carbon
Moisture Content
24.5% (at analysis)
Optimized for easy blending without dust drift
Total Volatile Matter
13.0%
Deeply charred for maximum pore space
Total Ash Content
6.9%
Low ash signifies premium, clean wood processing
Electrical Conductivity
0.319 dS/m
Safe, low-salt profile for delicate root zones
Essential Soil Nutrient Profile
Bourbon County Biochar naturally carries a rich mineral base that helps jumpstart microbial activity and nutrient cycling:
Total Calcium (Ca): 22,049 mg/kg (Promotes strong plant cell wall structure)
Total Potassium (K): 4,111 mg/kg (Enhances drought resistance and water regulation)
Total Iron (Fe): 1,889 mg/kg (Supports vital chlorophyll production)
Total Magnesium (Mg): 1,092 mg/kg (Essential for photosynthesis engine)
Total Phosphorus (P): 756 mg/kg (Boosts early root development)
Certified Eco-Safe & Non-Toxic
Our biochar undergoes strict multi-element heavy metal testing. All key heavy metals—including Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), and Selenium (Se)—were Not Detected (ND) or registered drastically below international environmental safety thresholds. It is 100% safe for livestock environments, commercial agriculture, and watershed runoff control.
We screen our biochar to guarantee consistency for mechanical spreaders, concrete mixers, and hydroseeders:
~81%
Fine Granules (< 1mm)
(Maximum surface contact for rapid blending)
~18%
Mid Granules (1mm - 4mm)
(Excellent for long-term soil structure and aerating)
< 1%
Coarse Fraction (> 4mm)
(Minimal large chunks for a perfectly smooth product consistency)