Summary
Based on the information provided in the summaries, phosphate and phosphorus are not the same but are related. Phosphorus is a naturally occurring element that is essential for life, while phosphate is a compound that contains phosphorus and is commonly used in fertilizers and other industrial applications. Summary 1 discusses the role of phosphorus in plant growth and highlights the importance of balancing soil phosphorus levels for optimal crop production. It notes that excessive phosphorus application can have negative environmental impacts such as eutrophication of water bodies. Summary 2 describes a study that investigated the effects of phosphate fertilizer on soil microbial communities. The results suggested that phosphate fertilization alters the composition and diversity of soil microbial communities, which could have implications for nutrient cycling and soil health. Summary 3 examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of using biochar (a type of charcoal produced from agricultural waste) as a soil amendment to improve nutrient retention and reduce fertilizer runoff. The study found that biochar can increase soil phosphorus availability, but also noted that the effectiveness of biochar application depends on a variety of factors such as soil type and crop type. Summary 7 focuses specifically on the recycling of phosphates in the white phosphorus production process. It notes that various materials, such as manure ash and sewage sludge ash, can be used for recycling phosphates but that the effectiveness of the process depends on the iron, copper, and zinc levels in the materials. The study concludes that further research is needed to identify more efficient methods for recycling phosphates from industrial sources. Overall, these summaries suggest that while phosphorus and phosphate are related, they are not interchangeable terms. Phosphorus is an essential element for plant growth and soil health, while phosphate is a compound that contains phosphorus and is commonly used in fertilizers and other industrial applications. However, excessive phosphorus application can have negative environmental impacts, and finding more efficient ways to recycle phosphates from industrial sources is an important area of research for sustainable agriculture and resource management.
Consensus Meter
The apparent effectiveness of the precipitated phosphates relative to that of MCP was, expressed as a percentage by E = x 100 where M is the rate of P applied as MCP. corresponding to the same total P offtake given by the precipitated phosphate. 15 The recovered calcium phosphate gave the lowest recorded total P offtake of the precipitated phosphates and a value of 69% for E. The iron phosphate gave somewhat larger DM yields but slightly smaller P offtakes to those given by MCP at 0.087 g P per pot with a value of 85% for E. It has generally been considered that iron phosphates are insoluble and that the P they contain is unavailable to plants.
Published By:
AE Johnston, IR Richards - Phosphorus Research Bulletin, 2004 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Cited By:
27
The process of preparing substantially pure Ortho-phosphoric acid, which comprises Subject ing tri-calcium phosphate-containing material to the action of sulphuric acid in Such amount 60 and of such strength as to convert the tri-calcium phosphate substantially completely to mono-cal cium phosphate but insufficient to convert more than a minor portion thereof to free phosphoric acid, adding sufficient neutralizing agent to re 65 duce the acidity of the mixture to at least a pH value of 4.4, separating the mono-calcium phos phate in the form of a dilute aqueous solution 55 phosphoric acid. The process of preparing substantially pure obtained with lime, Separating the precipitated di calcium phosphate from the Water and the impuri ties dissolved or Suspended therein, washing said precipitate, treating said precipitate with 66 Bé. or stronger sulphuric acid to convert the phos phate to Ortho-phosphoric acid, Separating the 60 precipitated gypsum from the solution of phos phoric acid, decolorizing said Solution by treat ment with a suitable oxidizing agent, Subjecting said Solution to the action of hydrogen Sulphide for the removal of arsenic, and finally concentrat ing the resulting Solution of pure Ortho-phosphoric acid to the desired strength.
Published By:
GF Moore - US Patent 2,013,970, 1935 - Google Patents
Cited By:
26
Flame Retardants for Polymeric Materi... Flame-retardant epoxy resins: An approach from organic-inorganic hybri... Flame-retardant epoxy resins from novel phosphorus-containing novolac Polymer Combustion Processes. Polymerisation of 1-oxo-2,6,7-trioxa-1-phosph... Degradation of phosphorus-containing polyurethanes Thermo-oxidative degradation of phosphorus-containing polyurethane Thermochemical and chemical kinetic data for fluorinated hydrocarbons Phosphorus-bromine flame retardant synergy in engineering thermoplasti... Synthesis and characterization of phosphorus-containing polyurethanes A Phosphorus-Bromine Flame Retardant for Engineering Thermoplastics-A ....
Published By:
J Green - Journal of fire sciences, 1992 - journals.sagepub.com
Cited By:
281
The feasibility of recycling phosphates in the white phosphorus production process is explored, with a focus on various materials that may be recycled. For effective recycling, the materials must be dry, low in iron, copper, and zinc. Manure ash and sewage sludge ash can be used for recycling provided they meet the iron requirement. However, copper and zinc levels in the ash may pose a problem for recycling. The side stream P recovery method may be promising, but it requires further more in-depth research. Overall, the recycling of phosphates from industrial sources is possible, but the effectiveness depends on the source materials. Therefore, additional research and development need to be conducted to explore a wider range of options for efficient recycling of phosphates.
Published By:
WJ Schipper, A Klapwijk, B Potjer… - Environmental …, 2001 - Taylor & Francis
Cited By:
162
Such un group consisting of chlorine and bromine, Ra is a mem substituted hydrocarbon groups are represented by and ber of the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl radi include the alkyl groups, such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, cals, and R4 is a member of the group consisting of such as phenyl, tolyl, naphthyi, and the like, aliphatically hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, and the alkyl radicals. 70 novel reaction can be described as leading to displace The hydrocarbon group or groups which may be sub ment of one alcohol residue from the ester of the acid stituted on the alpha and/or beta carbon atoms of the of trivalent phosphorus by the residue of the beta-halogen residue of the beta-halogen-susbtituted alpha,beta-olefini Substituted alpha,beta-olefinically unsaturated alcohol cally unsaturated alcohol include unsubstituted hydrocar which corresponds to the enolic form of the halogen-sub bon groups and hydrocarbon groups which include one or 75 Stituted carbonyl compound having one less alpha halogen 5 2,956,08 than the halogen-substituted carbonyl compound actually employed and to conversion of the phosphorus atom.
Published By:
RR Whetstone, H Denham - US Patent 2,956,073, 1960 - Google Patents
Cited By:
44
The study investigated biological phosphorus removal under anoxic and aerobic conditions to establish whether phosphorus accumulating bacteria can uptake phosphate under anoxic conditions, using nitrate as an oxidant. Batch experiments were conducted in 21 reactors using activated sludge from two pilot plants incorporating phosphorus removal. The results indicated that the phosphorus accumulating bacteria in the samples could be divided into two groups based on process, one group able to use oxygen and nitrate as oxidants, while the other could only use oxygen. Phosphorus uptake was faster under aerobic conditions, as all the phosphorus accumulating bacteria took up phosphate, whereas only part of the bacteria did so under anoxic conditions. The study also showed a linear relationship between the amount of acetate taken up during the anaerobic phase, denitrification rate, and phosphorus uptake rate. It concluded that organic matter taken up by phosphorus accumulating bacteria during the anaerobic phase affects the total denitrification rate and the rate at which the bacteria take up phosphate under anoxic conditions.
Published By:
JP Kerrn-Jespersen, M Henze - Water Research, 1993 - Elsevier
Cited By:
539