MAP (Monoammonium Phosphate)
Description
Nutrients include P2O5 (52%) and ammoniacal nitrogen (11%). MAP is often used to add the required proportion of phosphate and nitrogen needed for farming clover, wheat and barley, especially in sandy soil.
Properties
Light gray crystals, soluble in water, bulk density 0.92 g/cc.
Specifications
| Unit | Quantity / Description |
|---|
| Ammoniacal nitrogen | wt % | 11 ± 0.5 of the absolute value |
| Total P2O5 | wt % | 52 ± 0.5 of the absolute value |
| Water soluble P2O5 | wt % | 45.8 min |
| Moisture | wt % | 1 max |
| Particle size | wt % | 1-4 mm....90% min
< 1 mm....5% max |
Hazards and safety
Relatively safe.
Applications
Used for grains and clover, especially in sandy soil.
Storage and handling
Stored in bulk and bags.
Packaging
MAP 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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