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Agriculture · Q926

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 926

Q926

Langbeinite process is associated with manufacturing of which fertilizer?

A.
KCl
B.
KNO3
C.
K2SO4
Answer
D.
Sylvanite

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Langbeinite process is associated with the manufacturing of K2SO4 (Potassium Sulphate) fertilize.
Langbeinite is a potassium magnesium sulfate mineral with the chemical formula K2Mg2(SO4)3. Langbeinite crystallizes in the isometric-tetartoidal (cubic) system as transparent colorless or white with pale tints of yellow to green and violet crystalline masses.
Langbeinite is treated with a concentrated solution of potassium chloride to yield precipitates of potassium sulfate. The precipitates of potassium sulphate are separated from the solution by decantation.