MOP (Muriate of Potash)

Muriate of Potassium (MOP, or Potash as generic): Also known as Potassium Chloride (KCl).

MOP is the main Potassium product and the predominant source of K2O in fertilizers.

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Description

MOP is usually refined from sylvinite ore or extracted from carnallitic brine. MOP also used to produce NPK fertilizer as source of potassium and as raw material in industrial uses. MOP has a 60-61% K2O content.


Properties

Specifications

Moisture

1% Max

Potash Content (AS K20)

60% Min

Sodium as NaCl (On Dry Basis)

3.5% Max

General Requirement

Material has been crystalline and white or light grey or pinkish in color. It shall be free from visible contamination of clay or grid.