Phosphate fertilizer is currently the most widely used chemical fertilizer in agriculture. Phosphate fertilizer is crucial for the growth of crops. The production of phosphate fertilizer is inseparable from phosphate rock grinding. So what specific role does phosphate fertilizer play? Why does phosphate fertilizer need to be ground from phosphate rock? What equipment is used to grind phosphate rock powder?

Let’s first talk about the role and importance of phosphate fertilizers in agriculture. Phosphorus is a component of important compounds in plants and can constitute nucleic acids, nucleoproteins, phospholipids, phytochemicals, high-energy phosphate compounds and coenzymes. Phosphorus can increase the content of soluble sugar and phospholipids in plants, and soluble sugar can lower the freezing point of cell protoplasm. Phospholipids can improve the adaptability of cells to temperature changes, thus enhancing the cold resistance of crops. It can also enhance photosynthesis and carbohydrate synthesis and transport, promote protein synthesis, enhance nitrogen fixation of leguminous crops, and promote fat metabolism. In addition, phosphorus can also enhance the adaptability of crops to acid-base changes, so using phosphorus fertilizer on saline-alkali soil can improve the salt-alkali resistance of crops. Therefore, crop production is inseparable from phosphate fertilizer.

There are also different types of phosphate fertilizers. Common ones include water-soluble phosphate fertilizers, calcium-magnesium phosphate fertilizers, phosphate rock powder, polyphosphoric acid and ammonium polyphosphate. Among them, phosphate rock powder is a fine powder obtained by directly crushing and grinding phosphate rock. The use of phosphate rock powder has a long history. There are approximately 6 million tons of phosphate rock powder in the world used directly as phosphate fertilizer every year. Why does phosphate fertilizer need to be ground from phosphate rock? We all know that the main source of phosphorus is phosphate rock. Phosphate fertilizer is one of the main products of deep processing of phosphate ore. The different types of phosphate fertilizers introduced above are all made of phosphate rock. It can be said that the crushing and grinding of phosphate rock is the front end of the phosphate fertilizer industry.

What is the equipment for grinding phosphate rock into phosphate fertilizer? Here I would recommend HCM Machinery. HCM Machinery specializes in the production of energy-saving and environmentally friendly grinding equipment, and has a high market share in the phosphate ore processing industry. Hongcheng's new HC series swing mill and HLM vertical mill are ideal choices for phosphate rock grinding. Not only is the performance of the equipment stable, but the output of a single unit is higher than that of equipment of the same model, which can create more economic value. There is no need to worry about environmental protection. The fully negative pressure system operates in a sealed manner and there is almost no spilled dust. Why should phosphate fertilizer be ground with phosphate rock? HCM Machinery’s new grinding mill is here to help you.

Finally, let me introduce some reminders on the use of phosphate fertilizers. Fertilization must be based on the soil, that is, different phosphate fertilizers should be selected according to the type of soil. Fertilizer must also be applied according to the needs of crops so that phosphate fertilizer can achieve the desired effect. Finally, nitrogen and phosphorus are applied together and reasonably allocated to improve fertilizer efficiency. It can be seen that phosphate fertilizer still plays a dominant role in agriculture. Regarding why phosphate fertilizer should be ground with phosphate rock, for more information, please contact us directly. Email address:hcmkt@hcmilling.com