Phosphorus, in the form of phosphate is a non-renewable resource. It cannot be artificially produced. Phosphate rock is the raw material used in the manufacture of most commercial phosphate fertilizers. Phosphates are mined from naturally occurring mineral deposits that were once sediments at the bottom of ancient seas. Once mined, phosphate rock is then separated from particles of sand and clay (beneficiated) and sent to a processing plant. REPORT Akshi Phosphate rock (PR) is the raw material used in the manufacture of most commercial phosphate fertilizers on the market. With access to large, high-quality reserves of phosphate rock, Morocco, China and US are the most important players in phosphate industry. Ground phosphate rock from the mines is first sent to recovery units to separate sand and clay and to remove impurities. Most of the processes are wet to facilitate material transport and to reduce dust. A weak phosphoric acid (40-55%) is produced from the reaction of PR with sulfuric acid, using a wet- process. The obtained phosphoric acid is then used in the production of a series of liquid or solid fertilizers. The most important ones are single and triple superphosphates (SSP, TSP) and ammonium phosphates (MAP, DAP). Usually the plants are using flexible process technologies, allowing the manufacture of at least two products with interchangeable lines (e.g. TSP and DAP combination). SSP is simple to produce but is nowadays less popular. TSP results from the
If the experiment was completed again, more higher concentrations could be applied to the seeds to see if the data is further supported. Either way the more trials the better and more accurate results, this applies to any experiment. Practical applications of the principles of this investigation may be using the correct concentration for a specific plant or seed. This lab shows that it is necessary to follow the directions and specifications when using the fertilizer miracle
It does not address product process mismatch. A new manufacturing process can be achieved. Improved morale of employees Sales & Service No major change in direct sales but issues arising from loss of product support and service Support sales and product line
The atom X is phosphorus because it goes through many of the same things as phosphorus in a cycle does. One problem with phosphorus is that there is none of it in the atmosphere. This means that its cycle all occurs through the ground, producers, decomposers, and water. Other known things are that phosphorus is released from the weathering of rocks, it is absorbed by producers through its roots, phosphorus moves up the food chain as consumers eat the producers, and decomposers obtain phosphorus as they feed on dead remains of animals and it is released as waste. Phosphorus also gets into bodies of water when it combines with run-off water.
On page 117 paragraph 4 it says “ Phosphorous is found in fertilizer. In 1986, when detriment levels of phosphorous were discovered, water management becomes primary.” Since the sugarcane crop is grown so close to the Everglades the phosphorous found in fertilizer is getting into the
The three essays assigned this week had several common threads running through them. The strongest core theme is the rapid change in the food cycle in America and the vast changes that have taken place in the way by which we grow, produce, and process the food that average Americans eat. The food we eat now is drastically different from what our grandparents grew up eating and the three essays each examine that in a different way. Another theme is the loss of knowledge by the average consumer about where their food comes from, what it is composed of, and what, if any, danger it might pose to them. “Monsanto’s Harvest of Fear” by Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele is a harsh look at the realities of food production in a country where large corporations, like Monsanto, have been allowed to exploit laws and loopholes to bend farmers and consumers to their
It floods annually, leaving behind nutrient-rich silt than can be used for growing
Phosphate and nitrates are examples of polyatomic ions. Polyatomic ions, also known as molecular ions, are charged chemical species composed of two or more atoms covalently bonded or of a metal complex that can be considered to be acting to a single unit. Phosphates and nitrates are found in fertilizers and some detergents. When rain dissolves these materials make their way into the creeks and rivers. When the surface waters are rich with these materials, they can cause algae to grow, which completes with other organisms for light and other nutrients.
Farmers need to know pH levels, phosphorus levels, and nitrogen levels in order to grow plants most efficiently. This experiment shows them how dirt can be created through composting, leading to better plants. Government can use this experiment to create a new recycling system: a composting system. This will decrease landfills, and increase land for civilization to prosper. Most everyday people should use this experiment to help improve their gardens, and reduce trash they make.
it states “Also as the sugarcane crop is harvested, fertilizer used on the plants to ensure a successful crop introduces chemicals and excess amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus into
The plants with 200 ml topsoil were projected to have the highest average height according to the original hypothesis of increased plant growth due to an increase on the amount of topsoil added. Moreover, the original hypothesis was refuted as the plants with no topsoil in the control had a higher average height than the plants with 25 ml topsoil. The mixed red and green color on the leaves of the plants with 25 ml topsoil indicated possible deficiencies in phosphorus which might have slowed their growth. Moreover, the mixed red and green color on the leaves of the plants in both 100 ml and 200 ml topsoil also indicated a possible phosphorus deficiency which may have resulted in the slower growth of the plants despite having greater amounts of topsoil. The experimental results might have skewed due to the over fertilization of the radish seeds which might have led to excess nutrient levels which are unsuitable for radish plants as they require little to no fertilization for growth (Chase, 2018).
Due to these issues, renewable resources should become our primary source of energy. First, there are many issues with the energies sources we use now, but one of the major ones is that nonrenewable resources cannot replenish fast enough to replace what is being consumed. Energies made from fossils are the most common types of nonrenewable resource. Specifically, the three main types of fossil fuels are coal, natural gas, and oil.
The principle involved in this test is the precipitation of phosphate which bores a yellow-colored solution and yellow precipitate. In the sample, neither a yellow-colored solution nor a yellow precipitate appeared which indicates the absence of phosphate in the sample. In the test for Purines, or Murexide test, the standard solution used was solid guanine. The reagents used were concentrated HNO3 and 10% KOH.
Introduction: In this task I will be researching the effect that acid rain has on the rate of plant growth. Acid rain is any type of precipitation with a high pH, with high levels of nitric acids. The reason why I had chosen this topic was because acid rain seems to have a great effect on the effect of plant growth, and plants play a very important role in our ecosystem. Acid rain is a major problem in our environment when we are not able to neutralize the acidity.
Fertilizers remove the nutrients of the soil damaging the soil and the local environment and after being mixed with the soil, gradually reduce the fertility of the soil. In the study of (Southland) using fertilizers consists of substances and chemicals like methane, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and nitrogen, the emission of which has contributed to a great extent in the quantity of greenhouse gases present in the environment. These facts are alarming and a serious step needs to be taken as soon as possible to avoid more severe consequences. This in turn is leading to global warming and weather changes. The use of fertilizers for growth and cultivation is keeping our stomach filled for now, but then if things keep on progressing the way they are, it won’t take long to see the times where there is lack of food, water, and health.