The dominant use of potassium Sulphates is as a fertilizer. K2SO4 does not contain chloride, Potassium Sulphates is preferred for some fruits and vegetables. Crops that are less sensitive may still require potassium Sulphates for optimal growth if the soil accumulates chloride from irrigation water.
Specification : Potassium Sulfate (K2SO4)
| Product Name | Potassiom Sulphate (SOP),arcanite and Potash of Sulfur |
| Molecular Formula | K2SO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.26 |
| Product Number | PS-100 |
| Date of Test | 03/07/2018 |
| Expiry Date | 03/07/2023 |
| Product Name | Specification | Results |
| K2O | 50-52% | 50% min |
| Chlorides | <1.0% | 0.75% Max |
| pH | ph>2.0% | 2.8 |
| Moisture Contents | H2o<2.0% | 0.9% Max |
| Bulk density | 1380kg/m3 | 1380 kg/m3 |
| Solubility in Water | 10-12g/100g water | 12g/100g water |
| Angle of repose | 36*-38*2mm screen | 37* 97% pass through screen (min) |
| Granulomentry | Cadminum (Cd)
Lead (pb) |
<20ppm
<15ppm |
| Heavy metals | Arsenic(As)
Mercury(Hg) |
<5ppm
<0.2ppm |
| Sulphur,S | Gravimetric | 18.3% |