Growers apply granular MAP in concentrated bands beneath the soil surface in the proximity of growing roots or in surface bands.
Overview
Growers apply granular MAP in concentrated bands beneath the soil surface in the proximity of growing roots or in surface bands. It's also commonly applied by spreading it across the field and mixing it into the surface soil via tillage. In powdered form, it's an important component of suspension fertilizers.
Features
These are one of the major cropping fertilizers used in Australia as a source of phosphorus and nitrogen, MAP and MAP blends are used extensively in cropping systems and for sowing pastures.
Specifications
Product name: MAP – Mono-ammonium phosphate | |
Physical state: Granular solid | |
Characteristics | Percentages |
Total Nitrogen (N) | 11.0% Min |
P₂O₅ Total | 52.00% Min |
P₂O₅ Available | 52.00% Min |
P₂O₅ Insoluble in Citrate | 0.10% Min |
P₂O₅ soluble H₂O | 45.20% Min |
Fluoro (F) | 0.60% Min |
Sulfate (SO₄) | 4.50% Min |
Humidity | 0.80% Max |
Granular: Between 2,0 e 4,0mm: | 90.00% Min |
Uses
