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Calcium polysulfide, potassium polysulfide, calcium thiosulfate, and magnesium thiosulfate as urease inhibitors

US7494525B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2005
Grant dateFeb 24, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P60/21
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Use of urease-inhibiting amounts of calcium polysulfide, potassium polysulfide, calcium thiosulfate, magnesium thiosulfate, and blends thereof, in combination with urea-containing fertilizer to significantly reduce potential losses of nitrogen due to ammonia volatilization.

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