Phosphate Rock

Phosphate rock is a naturally occurring mineral that is a primary source of phosphorus, an essential nutrient for plant and animal growth. It is typically found in sedimentary rocks and can be mined and processed to produce phosphoric acid, which is used in producing fertilizers, food additives, and other industrial products.

Phosphate rock deposits can be differentiated by their grade and quality, which refers to the P2O5 concentration of the rock. To make fertilizer, phosphate rock must contain at least 28% P2O5.

Stats :

SpecificationsChemical Component
Phosphorus pentoxideP2O5 28 min
Calcium OxideCao43.0-46.0
Total SilicaT-SiO2max 12.0
Carbon DioxideCO24.0-5.0
Fluorine3.0-4.0
ChlorineCLmax. 1000 ppm
R2O32.5
Magnesium OxideMgO0.4-0.6
MoistureH2O6 max
Organic Matter as CORG.C0.15-0.25
Sulphur TrioxideSO31.2-1.5
Sodium OxideNA2Omax 0.5
Potassium OxideK2Omax 0.1
ArsenicAS2-4.5

Typical Particle size

+40.00-4.00
-2702.00-4.5