production & uses of NPK fertilisers

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shannon rose

Cards (5)

  • what soluble salt is produced when phosphate rock reacts w nitric acid?
    calcium nitrate
  • what soluble salt is produced when phosphate rock reacts w sulfuric acid?
    calcium sulfate & calcium phosphate (single superphosphate)
  • what soluble salt is produced when phosphate rock reacts w phosphoric acid?
    triple superphosphate
  • what are compounds of nitroge, phosphorus & potassium used for?
    as NPK fertilisers to improve agricultural productivity
  • compare production of fertilisers in laboratory w industrial
    industrial process: large scale, quick, continous, high concentration, exothermic
    lab: small scale, lower concentration, less heat produced, slow