NPK Fertilizer & Calcium Ammonium Nitrate
Production of NPK Fertilizer & Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN). Investment Opportunities for Entrepreneurs to Start Own Business in Fertilizer Industry.
NPK fertilizers are fertilizers that contain the elements nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). Organic residues have the advantage over standard NPK fertilizers of adding other nutrients such as Ca, Mg, and micronutrients. They also assist in maintaining soil organic matter.
Related Projects: – Fertilizers, Fertilisers, Inorganic Fertilizers (Mineral Fertilizer)
Calcium ammonium nitrate is hygroscopic. Its dissolution in water is endothermic, leading to its use in some instant cold packs. Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) is created by adding powered limestone or calcium nitrate to ammonium nitrate.
The main components of fertilizers include- nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Its rating describes the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in a fertilizer.
Related Books:- Biofertilizer, Biofertiliser, Biogas, Organic Farming, Vermicompost, Vermiculture, Biotechnology
The three numbers on fertilizers represent the primary nutrients. A bag of fertilizers labelled 10-10-10 contains 10% nitrogen, 10% phosphorus and 10% potassium. This label is a national standard and is known as the fertilizer grade.
Uses of Fertilizers
Fertilizers are used for various purposes. The uses of fertilizers are mentioned below:
They are used to providing additional nutrients to the plants.
They are added to improve the yield of the crops.
Nitrogen-rich fertilizers are used for the greening of lawns.
Organic fertilizers improve the texture and fertility of the soil.
Gardeners use fertilizers to address certain needs of the plants such as nutritional needs.
Fertilizers are added to potted plants to replace the lost nutrients.
Related Videos:- Fertilizers, Biofertilizer, Inorganic Fertilizers (Mineral Fertilizer), NPK, Nitrogen Fertilizer, Nitrogenous Fertilizer, Diammonium Phosphate Projects
Uses of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate
Ammonium nitrate is used commonly in fertilizers; in pyrotechniques, herbicides, and insecticides; and in the manufacture of nitrous oxide. It is used as an absorbent for nitrogen oxides, an ingredient of freezing mixtures, an oxidizer in rocket propellants, and a nutrient for yeast and antibiotics. It is also used in explosives (especially as an oil mixture) for blasting rocks and in mining. Nitrates and nitrites are used to cure meats and to develop the characteristic flavor and pink color, to prevent rancidity, and to prevent growth of Clostridium botulinum spores in or on meats.
Calcium ammonium nitrate or CAN, also known as nitro-limestone or nitrochalk, is a widely used inorganic fertilizer.
Related Project: – Production of NPK Fertilizer and Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN)
Market Outlook
Calcium ammonium nitrate is also known as nitro limestone and nitro chalk. Calcium ammonium nitrate is produce by mixing powdered limestone in the ammonium nitrate. It is widely used as fertilizer across the globe. Physiological characteristics of the mixture are neutral. It has the ability to neutralize the acidic soil. Calcium ammonium nitrate is an essential source of nitrogen for plant growth. Nitrogen is quickly absorbed by the plant roots at the fruiting stage; therefore, it is extensively employed by farmers worldwide. The presence of calcium improves soil health for a long period time. The fertilizer grade of calcium ammonium nitrate contains approximately 8% of calcium and around 21% to 27% of nitrogen. Therefore, it is suitable for enhancing root and soil health. Calcium ammonium nitrate is widely used in a number of countries where ammonium nitrate is banned. Calcium ammonium nitrate is hygroscopic in nature due to which it can retain water molecules at room temperature. These properties are effectively used in the production of pharmaceutical products such as instant cold packs. Instant cold packs are small cold bag used to relax the muscles and to relieve pain caused due to minor injuries. Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) is also used to make explosives.
Projects:- Project Reports & Profiles
The global market for Calcium Nitrate is projected to reach US$11.6 billion by 2025, driven largely by its widespread use in fertilization and plant nutrition. The nitrogenous fertilizer market is expected to gain growth, owing to the rising food demand, due to the increasing population and the government funding for the usage of advanced techniques and fertilizer for high productivity, in order to meet the rising demand.
The major factors driving the growth of this market include increasing reliance on fertilizers for crop productivity enhancement and rising crop demand for animal feed production.
Books:- BOOKS & DATABASES
“By nutrient type, nitrogenous fertilizers segment to hold the largest market. Nitrogenous fertilizers contain nitrogen in ammonia, ammonium nitrate, nitrate, and amide forms. Nitrate form is required by most crop plants, while paddy requires nitrogen in ammoniac form. Calcium also helps increase fertility of soil by helping release nutrients contained in clay minerals in soil by separating clay particles and freeing up movement of water and oxygen and maintaining the porous structure of the soil. Calcium nitrate nourished crops when harvested have higher storage life and are better able to withstand transportation. This is encouraging the practice of pre-harvest spraying of calcium nitrate on crops for superior ambient storage outcomes.
Market research: – Market Research Report
Key Players:-
Basant Agro Tech (India) Ltd.
Coromandel International Ltd.
Deccan Sales Corpn. Ltd.
Deogiri Fertilisers Ltd.
Fertilisers & Chemicals, Travancore Ltd.
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Co-Op. Ltd.
Khushhal Fertiliser Ltd.
M P Agro Inds. Ltd.
Madhuvan Chemicals & Fertilizer Ltd.
Maruti Fertochem Ltd.
Mosaic India Pvt. Ltd.
Poorvanchal Fertilizers Ltd
Premier Fertilisers Ltd.
Sikko Industries Ltd.
Tripura Bio-Tech Ltd.