Types and uses of ammonium chloride fertilizer

1. Types of Ammonium Chloride Fertilizer

Ammonium chloride is a commonly used nitrogen fertilizer, which is a salt compound composed of ammonium ions and chloride ions. Ammonium chloride fertilizer can be divided into the following categories:

1. Pure ammonium chloride fertilizer: high in nitrogen content, but lacks other necessary nutrients.

2. Ammonium chloride compound fertilizer: It contains moderate nitrogen content and other nutrients such as phosphorus and potassium.

3. NPK ammonium chloride compound fertilizer: It contains nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and chlorine, and is a comprehensive fertilizer.

Second, the advantages and disadvantages of ammonium chloride fertilizer

1. Advantages:

(1) Rich in nitrogen, it helps to increase the yield of crops.

(2) It is easy to absorb and utilize, and can quickly supply the nutrients needed by crops.

(3) The price is relatively low and the cost is low.

2. Disadvantages:

(1) Ammonium chloride fertilizer contains chlorine element. Excessive use may lead to high chloride ion concentration in the soil and affect crop growth.

(2) Ammonium chloride fertilizer has a certain effect on soil pH.

3. How to use ammonium chloride fertilizer

1. Choose the appropriate type and amount of fertilizer, do not use excessive, to avoid damage to crops and the environment.

2. When using ammonium chloride fertilizer, attention should be paid to controlling the concentration of chloride ions to avoid excessive concentration of chloride ions in the soil.

3. Fertilize at the right time, pay attention to the depth and method of fertilizer application, avoid fertilizer waste, and ensure that the fertilizer is fully utilized.

To sum up, ammonium chloride fertilizer is a commonly used fertilizer type, which is rich in nitrogen, easy to absorb and utilize, and relatively low in price. However, it should be noted that ammonium chloride fertilizer contains chlorine, and excessive use should be avoided. Reasonable selection of the appropriate type and amount of ammonium chloride fertilizer can effectively improve the yield and quality of crops.