Muriate of Potash (MOP) Supply
Product: Muriate of Potash (MOP)
Chemical formula: KCl
Standard grade: 0-0-60 (60% K₂O)
Muriate of Potash (MOP) Overview
Potassium chloride, commonly called muriate of potash (MOP), is described as the most widely used potassium fertilizer in global agriculture, and a concentrated source of potassium (K).
The existing text states that MOP is produced from natural potash deposits or brine sources, then purified, granulated or crystallized, and screened to produce free-flowing granules or crystals for direct application or blending. Standard grade on this page is 0-0-60 (60% K₂O).
Muriate of Potash (MOP) Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Unit | Standard (Pink/Red) Grade | White / High-Purity Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium Oxide (K₂O) | % | 60 min | 60–62 min |
| Potassium Chloride (KCl) | % | 95–96 min | 97–98.5 min |
| Moisture | % | 0.5 max | 0.5 max |
| Sodium Chloride (NaCl) | % | 2.5–3.5 max | 1.5–2.5 max |
| Water Insoluble | % | 0.5 max | 0.1–0.3 max |
| Particle Size (typically 1–4 mm or 2–4 mm) | % | 90 min | 90 min |
| Appearance | — | Pink / Red / Brownish granules | White crystals / granules |
| Bulk Density (approx.) | kg/m³ | 1,050–1,200 | 1,050–1,200 |
Key Benefits
- Highest potassium concentration
- among common potash fertilizers (60% K₂O), reducing freight and application costs.
- Excellent solubility
- — nutrients become quickly available to plants.
- Cost-effective
- — the most economical source of potassium for large-scale farming.
- Improves crop quality
- — enhances fruit size, colour, sugar content, flavour, and shelf life.
- Strengthens plants
- — improves resistance to drought, lodging, and certain diseases by regulating water relations and strengthening cell walls.
- Versatile application
- — suitable for basal dressing, top dressing, broadcasting, and blending.
- Note on Chloride Content:
- MOP contains approximately 45–47% chloride. It is highly suitable for chloride-tolerant crops. For chloride-sensitive crops (e.g., potatoes, tobacco, grapes, citrus, some vegetables), Potassium Sulphate (SOP) is generally preferred.
Recommended Applications
- Highly Suitable (Chloride-tolerant crops):
- Cereals: Wheat, maize/corn, rice, barley
- Oilseeds: Soybean, sunflower, canola
- Sugarcane, cotton, pasture, and most field crops
- Many vegetables and fruit trees (depending on soil and climate)
- Use with Caution or Prefer SOP:
- Potatoes, tobacco, grapes, citrus, some leafy vegetables, and greenhouse crops sensitive to chloride accumulation
Packing and Shipping
- 25 kg or 50 kg polypropylene bags (common for retail and medium-scale use)
- 1,000 kg jumbo bags (FIBC)
- Bulk (loose) delivery by truck, rail, or vessel for large industrial and commercial operations
Storage and Handling
- Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse away from moisture.
- Keep bags sealed and stacked on pallets to prevent caking and moisture absorption.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to high humidity.
- Use standard personal protective equipment during handling (gloves, dust mask if needed).
Why Ametheus
- Standard (pink/red) and white / high-purity grade values, packing and storage notes are those already published on this page.
- No origin country was named; none was added.
Related pages: Sulfate of Potash (SOP) | Diammonium Phosphate (DAP).
FAQ
What standard grade is stated?
0-0-60 (60% K₂O).
Which grades appear in the table?
Standard (pink/red) grade and white / high-purity grade.
What packing is listed?
25 kg or 50 kg polypropylene bags; 1,000 kg jumbo bags (FIBC); and bulk (loose) delivery by truck, rail or vessel.
Inquiry
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- Grade or form, and any specification limits you require
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