Challenges in Potash Processing

This article was authored by:

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Potash pellets on a sieve.

More than 30 million tonnes of potash are produced worldwide each year, making it an important mineral for a number of product manufacturers, as well as an integral component in fruitful crop production. However, potash’s widespread use does not mean it is always easy to …

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Engineering Potash Bucket Elevators for Longevity

This article was co-authored by:

Dan Baxter
Material Handling Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Bucket elevators are essential for handling potash at various stages of processing, storage, and distribution. From mining and ore processing to fertilizer production and loadout, these elevators efficiently transport potash in both raw and processed forms. However, the unique characteristics of potashβ€”namely its hygroscopic and …

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Designing a Potash Conditioning Drum for Maximum Recovery

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

The increasing reliance on froth flotation in mineral beneficiation is driving demand for a key piece of equipment: conditioning drums. This trend is particularly evident in the potash industry, where efficiency is indispensable to meeting global fertilizer needs sustainably.  In the face of this growing …

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Pelletizing Offers Premium Alternative for Potash and Ammonium Sulfate Fertilizer Granulation

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Pelletizing an Alternative for Ammonium Sulfate and Potash Fertilizer Granulation

Potassium and ammonium salts are essential in supplementing crop nutritional requirements.  While the granulation of these materials has traditionally been carried out via roll compaction, the demand for a more round and less angular product is causing some fertilizer producers to introduce an additional production …

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What are the challenges in potash processing?

This article was co-authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Potash Processing Challenges

The unique characteristics of potash can present challenges during processing, whether it is being processed via pelletization or compaction granulation. Potash, and many other salts, are hygroscopic, meaning they easily absorb and retain moisture from the environment. As a result, potash is prone to clumping …

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Recommendations for Drying Potassium Sulfate (SOP) Fertilizer

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

SOP Pellets: Recommendations for Drying Potassium Sulfate

The burgeoning potassium sulfate (SOP) fertilizer market is not just pushing demand for the increasingly popular alternative to potassium chloride (MOP); it’s also calling for more of the equipment needed to process the compound into a market-ready product, especially when it comes to drying – …

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