Fertilizers' Analyses

Modern agriculture is increasingly focused on the production of high-quality fertilizers that, at the same time, protect the environment and natural resources. Laboratory testing of fertilizer composition verifies their suitability for agricultural use in accordance with applicable legislation.

The quality of fertilizers used in agriculture should be laboratory-tested to ensure that the appropriate quantities of nutrients are available to plants throughout the growing season.

Elemental analysis of fertilizers ensures adequate nutrient concentrations, protecting crops from nutrient deficiencies or toxicities that may result from an incorrect fertilizer composition. In addition, analysis verifies that the tested fertilizer meets the legal requirements for its safe placement on the market.

TYPES OF ANALYSES

1. Analysis of Primary N-P-K Nutrients in Fertilizers
   (Total nitrogen, ammoniacal nitrogen, urea nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen, organic nitrogen, total phosphorus, water-soluble phosphorus, phosphorus soluble in neutral ammonium citrate, total potassium)
2. Analysis of Secondary Nutrients in Fertilizers
   (Total calcium, water-soluble calcium, total magnesium, water-soluble magnesium, total sodium, total chlorine, total sulfur)
3. Analysis of Micronutrients in Fertilizers
   (Total iron, total zinc, total manganese, total boron, total copper, total molybdenum, total cobalt)
4. Heavy Metal Analysis of Fertilizers
   (Total arsenic, total mercury, total lead, total chromium, hexavalent chromium, total nickel, total cadmium)
5. Physicochemical Properties of Fertilizers
   (pH, electrical conductivity, salinity, specific gravity, viscosity, water solubility, moisture, particle size distribution)
6. Analysis of Quality Parameters of Organic/Organochemical Fertilizers and Compost
   (Organic matter, C/N ratio, proteins, silicon, selenium)

BENEFITS

Quality & Specification Control
✓ Verification of macronutrient (N, P, K) and micronutrient content
✓ Assurance that the composition complies with the product label
✓ Testing of formulation solubility and stability

Nutrition Optimization
✓ Accurate calculation of fertilizer units applied to the field
✓ Avoidance of excessive fertilization, which leads to unnecessary costs and environmental impact
✓ Prevention of nutrient deficiencies through the use of appropriate, high-quality fertilizers

Crop & Soil Protection
✓ Detection of heavy metals and toxic elements (Pb, Cd, As, Hg, Cr, Cr⁶⁺, Ni)
✓ Monitoring of salinity and pH to help prevent plant damage or soil degradation
✓ Verification of suitability for use in conventional or organic farming