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superphosphate

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superphosphate or superphosphate of lime, Ca(H2PO4)2, is a compound produced by treating rock phosphate with sulfuric acid or phosphoric acid, or a mixture of the two. It is the principal carrier of phosphate, the form of phosphorus usable by plants, and is one of the world's most important fertilizers. Ordinary superphosphate contains about 20% available phosphate; double superphosphate (also called treble superphosphate) contains 40%–50% available phosphate.
superphosphate
1. a mixture of the diacid calcium salt of orthophosphoric acid Ca(H2PO4)2 with calcium sulphate and small quantities of other phosphates: used as a fertilizer - PLEASE CHECK FORMULA
2. a salt of phosphoric acid formed by incompletely replacing its acidic hydrogen atoms; acid phosphate; hydrogen phosphate

superphosphate [¦sü·pər′fä‚sfāt]
(materials)
The most important phosphorus fertilizer, derived by action of sulfuric acid on phosphate rock (mostly tribasic calcium phosphate) to produce a mix of gypsum and monobasic calcium phosphate.


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Applying one-quarter cup of superphosphate around each bush is also recommended.
About 65% of the sulfuric acid produced annually is used in the production of agricultural fertilizers that include both superphosphate and ammonium sulfate.
Superphosphate is added to make sure roots get off to a fast start.
 
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