| Chemical Formula of Phosphate Fertilizer | P₂O₅ [Phosphorus Pentoxide] |
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Synonyms
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phosphate rock fertilizer, SSP, TSP, DAP, MAP, phosphatic fertilizer, P-fertilizer
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Raw Material
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Phosphate rock, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid
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P₂O₅ Content (Purity)
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18% – 46% depending on type (SSP: 18–20%, TSP: 46%, DAP: 46%, MAP: 48-61%)
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Moisture Content
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≤ 2% (typical for granular phosphate fertilizers)
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Water Insoluble matter
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≤ 0.5% (high solubility grades)
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Size / Granulation
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Granular (1–4 mm), powder (for blending or direct application)
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Purposes
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root development, crop yield, flowering stimulation, soil fertility, base fertilization, phosphate deficiency correction
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Typical Quantity
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Available in bulk (millions of tons annually), 50kg bags, jumbo bags (500–1200 kg)
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