Mineral raw materials
Rock phosphate
Phosphate rock
A phosphorus-bearing mineral feedstock used primarily in phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizer production.
Discuss this material ↗Principal applications
- Phosphoric acid production
- Phosphate fertilizer manufacture
- Direct agricultural use after suitability assessment
Grade selection criteria
P₂O₅ content, carbonates, magnesium, moisture and undesirable elements; direct use depends on rock reactivity and soil conditions.
