Difference between revisions of "NPK"
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: [[NPK]] stands for [[Nitrogen|Nitrogen (N)]], [[Phosphorous (P)]], [[Potassium|Potassium (K)]]. | : [[NPK]] stands for [[Nitrogen|Nitrogen (N)]], [[Phosphorous (P)]], [[Potassium|Potassium (K)]]. | ||
| − | : [[NPK]] is generally made by [[Chemical Reaction|reacting]] [[Ammonia]] with [[Nitric Acid]], [[Phosphoric Acid]] and combining | + | : [[NPK]] is generally made by [[Chemical Reaction|reacting]] [[Ammonia]] with [[Nitric Acid]], [[Chemical Reaction|reacting]] [[Ammonia]] with [[Phosphoric Acid]] and combining these in a [[mixture]] with [[Potassium Chloride]] which is mined from the ground. |
Ammonia + Nitric Acid → Ammonium Nitrate | Ammonia + Nitric Acid → Ammonium Nitrate | ||
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Ammonia + Phosphoric Acid → Ammonium Phosphate | Ammonia + Phosphoric Acid → Ammonium Phosphate | ||
: <chem>3NH3 + H3PO4 -> (NH4)3PO4</chem> | : <chem>3NH3 + H3PO4 -> (NH4)3PO4</chem> | ||
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| + | : [[NPK]] can also include other [[mineral]]s such as [[Calcium Phosphate]] and [[Calcium Sulphate]] as [[plant]]s also need both [[Calcium]] and [[Sulphur]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:23, 27 January 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
NPK is a mixture of fertilising compounds used in agriculture.
About NPK
- NPK stands for Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P), Potassium (K).
- NPK is generally made by reacting Ammonia with Nitric Acid, reacting Ammonia with Phosphoric Acid and combining these in a mixture with Potassium Chloride which is mined from the ground.
Ammonia + Nitric Acid → Ammonium Nitrate
- <chem>NH3 + HNO3 -> NH4NO3</chem>
Ammonia + Phosphoric Acid → Ammonium Phosphate
- <chem>3NH3 + H3PO4 -> (NH4)3PO4</chem>
- NPK can also include other minerals such as Calcium Phosphate and Calcium Sulphate as plants also need both Calcium and Sulphur.