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Inhibition of corrosive action of zinc-containing fertilizer solutions

US3930832A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 1975
Grant dateJan 6, 1976
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Expiry dateApr 21, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S71/04
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Corrosion of carbon steel by an aqueous solution of zinc nitrate, ammonium nitrate, and urea is inhibited by incorporating therein an effective amount of ammonium thiosulfate. The solution is particularly useful in correcting zinc deficiencies in plants when applied as a foliar spray.

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