How to store chemical fertilizers well in summer? Here are the correct storage methods
How to store chemical fertilizers well in summer? Please explain the methods. When storing chemical fertilizers in summer, pay attention to the following points: prevent moisture and deterioration. For example, ammonium bicarbonate easily absorbs moisture, causing nitrogen volatilization loss; ammonium nitrate has strong hygroscopicity and easily caking and deliquesces; calcium cyanamide and superphosphate easily cake after absorbing moisture, affecting application results. Therefore, these...
How to store chemical fertilizers well in summer? Please explain the methods
When storing chemical fertilizers in summer, pay attention to the following points:
Prevent moisture and deterioration
For example, ammonium bicarbonate easily absorbs moisture, causing nitrogen volatilization loss; ammonium nitrate has strong hygroscopicity and easily caking and deliquesces; calcium cyanamide and superphosphate easily cake after absorbing moisture, affecting application results. Therefore, these fertilizers should be stored in a dry, cool place. In particular, when storing ammonium bicarbonate, the packaging must be tightly sealed to avoid contact with air.
Prevent fire and avoid sunlight
After nitrogen fertilizers are exposed to sunlight or high temperatures, nitrogen volatilization loss will accelerate; ammonium nitrate will decompose and oxidize at high temperatures and burn when exposed to fire. Never strike caked fertilizer hard with an iron hammer to prevent an explosion. When storing nitrogen fertilizers, avoid sunlight and strictly prohibit smoking and fire.
Prevent volatilization loss
Ammonia water and ammonium bicarbonate are very prone to volatilization loss, so they must be sealed during storage. Nitrogen fertilizers and superphosphate must never be stacked together with alkaline substances (lime, plant ash, etc.) to prevent volatilization loss of nitrogen fertilizers and reduced phosphorus fertilizer effectiveness.
Prevent corrosion and toxicity
Superphosphate is corrosive, so prevent contact with skin and metal tools; ammonia water is strongly corrosive to copper and iron, so it should be stored in ceramic, plastic, or wooden containers. In addition, chemical fertilizers cannot be stacked together with seeds, and fertilizer bags should not be used to hold seeds, so as not to affect seed germination.
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