The potassium sulphate or potassium sulphate is a chemical compound with the formula K2SO4which is presented as a white powder or in granular form. Potassium sulphate is mainly used as a fertiliser in crops. Potassium (K) is one of the main plant nutrients and potassium sulphate is the main form of potassium sulphate. Potassium sulphate is a loose, crystalline product that dissolves quickly in water without leaving a residue. It can be applied using any fertigation system. It is suitable for all types of crops at developmental stages with high potassium requirements and low nitrogen needs.
IDENTIFICATION AND PROPERTIES
Name: Potassium sulphate
Synonyms: Arcanite, Sulfate of potash, Dipotassium salt of sulfuric acid, Di-potassium sulfate, Sulfate of potash
Chemical formula: K2SO4
CAS : 7778-80-5
EC : 231-915-5
- Physical state at 20ºC: Solid
- Appearance: Crystalline
- Colour: Colourless
- Odour: Odourless
- Boiling point/boiling range at atmospheric pressure: 1689ºC
- Melting point: 1067ºC
- Relative density: 2.66
- Solubility: 120 g/l at 20ºC; soluble in cold water
- Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) 20ºC: <1
- Explosive properties: Non-explosive.
USES POTASSIUM SULPHATE
Information on the uses of potassium sulphate can be found here: Uses of Potassium Sulphate
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POTASSIUM IN PLANTS
Potassium is important for all plants. Depending on the type of crop, it has different properties:
- TOMATO: Potassium in plants is important for the functioning of coenzymes Protein synthesis Stomatic function Tugor potential.
- CITRUS FRUIT: Vigorous shoot growth. Increases fruit load. Increases fruit load
Fruit is larger with better colouring, skin texture and flavour (more acidity) Increases the vitamin level
- POTATO: Increases tuber size and improves resistance against diseases.
- WHEAT: Promotes growth and improves plant development. Increases yield and grain quality.
- UVA: Healthy, green foliage Improves kernel ripening Increases sugar content. Larger fruit with better colouring, skin texture and flavour. Higher yields. Earlier ripening.
-OLIVE TREE: Larger leaf surface area maintained throughout the season
More vigorous branch growth
ADVICE ON THE USE OF FERTILISERS
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