Rock Phosphate
Natural Phosphate: The Key to Fertile Soil and Sustainable Farming
Looking for a natural and effective way to improve your soil and increase crop yield without relying on chemical fertilizers?
Natural phosphate rock is the answer. It’s a natural treasure from deep within the Earth, and a primary source of phosphorus, one of the most vital nutrients for plant growth.
Why Choose Natural Phosphate?
- 100% Natural Product: It’s extracted directly from nature, making it the perfect choice for organic and sustainable farming.
- Long-Lasting Nutrition: Natural phosphate breaks down slowly in the soil. This provides a steady and continuous supply of phosphorus to your plants over a long period, so you don’t have to fertilize as often.
- Improves Soil Health: It helps improve soil structure and aeration, boosting its ability to hold water and other nutrients.
- Direct Application: You can apply phosphate rock directly to some types of soil, especially acidic soil. The acidic environment helps dissolve the rock, releasing the phosphorus for plants to easily absorb.
- Saves Money: In the long run, using natural phosphate reduces the need for expensive chemical fertilizers, which saves you money on farming costs.
Different Grades of Phosphate
Phosphate rock comes in different purities and concentrations to fit your specific needs:
| Element | Results | ||||||
| Phosphorus | P2O5 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Calcium | CaO | 48-49 | 47-48 | 46-47 | 45-46 | 44-45 | 44-45 |
| Iron | Fe2O3 | 1.9-2.1 | 1.8-2 | 1.8-2 | 1.8-2 | 1.8-2 | 1.8-2 |
| Aluminium | Al2O3 | 0.3-0.5 | 0.5-0.8 | 0.5 – 0.8 | 0.5-1.0 | 0.5-1.0 | 0.5-1 |
| Silica | SiO2 | 5- 7 | 8-9 | 9-10 | 10-12 | 12-15 | 12-17 |
| Floride | F | 3-3.1 | 2.9-3.0 | 2.7-2.9 | 2.6-2.8 | 2.4-2.7 | 2.4-2.6 |
| Loss on ignition | L.O.I | 9-12 | |||||
Element | ROCK PHOSPHTE 25% | ROCK PHOSPHATE 26% | ROCK PHOSPHATE 27% | ROCK PHOSPHATE 28% | ROCK PHOSPHATE 29% | ROCK PHOSPHATE 30% |
Total P2O5 | 25% Min | 26%Min | 27%Min | 28%Min | 29%Min | 30%Min |
Moisture | 4 % Max | 4 % Max | 4 % Max | 4 % Max | 4 % Max | 4 % Max |
MgO | 2.00 ± 0.5% | 2.00±0.5% | 2.00 ± 0.5% | 1.70 ± 0.5% | 1.60 ± 0.5% | 1.0% Max. |
CaO | 41.00 ±1.0% | 42.00±1.0% | 43.00 ± 1.0% | 45.00 ± 1.0% | 46.00 ± 1.0% | 47.00 ± 1.0% |
Total Solubility | 32.00 min. | 34.00 min. | 37.00 min. | 39.00 min. | 41.00 min. | 43.00 min. |
P2O5 solubility in 2% Citric Acid | 8.00 min. | 9.00 min. | 10.00 min. | 11.00 min. | 12.00 min. | 13.00 min. |
| +2mm | 0-10 |
| -2mm | 90-100 |
All Analysis calculated on dry basis
All Analysis carried out according to A.O.A.C standard methods of analysis
