Compound 14-38-10
Description
This compound includes potassium to compensate for low levels of potassium in soil or irrigation water. The potassium is blended with a high ratio of phosphorous-to-nitrogen during the granulation process, resulting in homogeneity of all three nutrients in every granule.
Properties
Light brown, soluble in water.
Specifications
| Unit | Quantity |
|---|
| Ammoniacal nitrogen | wt % | 14 ± 0.5 of the absolute value |
| Total P2O5 | wt % | 38 ± 0.5 of the absolute value |
| Water soluble P2O5 | wt % | 33.6 min |
| Water soluble K2O | wt % | 10 ± 0.5 of the absolute value |
| Moisture | wt % | 1 max |
| Particle size | wt % | 1-4 mm....90% min
< 1 mm....5% max |
Hazards and safety
Relatively safe.
Applications
Applied to a wide range of crops by banding or broadcasting. Used in areas of low potassium soil or irrigation water.
Storage and handling
Stored in bulk and bags.
Packaging
NPK is bagged in 1 ton bags and sold in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Operating companies
National Chemical Fertilizer Company (IBN AL-BAYTAR).
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