Adhesion of Powdered Fertilizers

Adhesion of Powdered Fertilizers. Powdered fertilizers may stick to the surfaces of the vessels containing them. In this case, the adhesion can only be estimated indirectly in terms of the coefficient of friction. 

Mineral powders may be extracted by the RENEW Oxidoreductase process, which advantageously results in simultaneous production of natural fertilizer and methane gas.The powders will find use as component in pellet adhesive, coating for panels and in products such as flooring and wall tiles. 

One problem in using these techniques is getting sufficient quantity of pesticide adhered to the seed or fertilizer granule. Solutions to this problem include using a powdered clay or silica to help absorb liquid pesticides, using microencapsulated liquid pesticides, and using a polymer coating to increase adhesion of pesticide particles. 

A sedimentary kaolin, is used in adhesives, wall-board, paint, paper, fertilizer, roofing granules, crayons and powdered soaps. PEERLESS Clay is available in three grades according to fineness of particle size and color. 

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