Question:
Why can't phosphate rock be used as a source of phosphate in fertilisers?
Author: Miqdaam Hamed HassanAnswer:
Its insoluble however when reacted with acids useful soluble ions are formed: Nitric acid - Calcium nitrate and phosphoric acid Sulfuric acid - Single superphosphate Phosphoric acid - Triple superphosphate (calcium phosphate)
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