In general, agricultural fertilizers are valuable organic materials that strengthen the soil and increase plant growth. Physically, they are divided into two categories: liquid and solid. These products usually contain three main nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK). Urea is the first organic substance that has been synthesized into mineral products (urea fertilizer) and is converted into salt in the presence of acids.
What is urea fertilizer?
Urea fertilizer is an organic chemical compound in the form of white crystals with neutral pH. This product is a white, odorless substance with a melting point of 132.7 degrees Celsius, which dissolves well in water and alcohol, but is insoluble in ether and chloroform. This product is compatible with almost all soils and most of its production is in Asian regions. Following India, China is reportedly the world's largest producer of urea fertilizer. This compound is very famous and popular in the world due to its high nitrogen content, long-term effects and use for a wide range of products.
Application of urea fertilizer:
Due to the presence of high nitrogen in urea fertilizer, this fertilizer has a special value in the market. Urea is used both in agriculture and as animal feed additive. Its main use is to supply nitrogen to plants and makes plants look green. On the other hand, it helps the photosynthesis process. This product only supplies nitrogen, not phosphorus and potassium, so they use it primarily for the growth of flowers.
Method of Use:
This fertilizer can be used alone or in combination with other fertilizers in solid form or soluble in water. Due to the high concentration of nitrogen, it is necessary to combine it with soil or sand before use, and it should not be used in soils with excess or wet water. Due to the high solubility of this product in water, when it is sprinkled on the soil, it can be transferred to the depth of the soil by irrigation.
Benefits of urea fertilizer:
With 46% of nitrogen, this product is considered as nitrogen organic fertilizers. As a natural resource, it has a very low production cost. It is a non-flammable product, so its storage will be safe. It has many uses in agriculture and animal husbandry, and due to its neutral pH, it is considered a harmless product for soil and crops.
Maintenance method:
Store this product in a quality package and close, away from hot air and ammonium nitrate.