What is the formula for calculating the raw material ratio in NPK fertilizer production?
Answer: The core of NPK compound fertilizer raw material ratio calculation is a reverse calculation formula based on the target nutrient content. This is a common industrial production method. The core logic is to calculate the usage of raw materials such as urea, monoammonium phosphate, and potassium chloride based on the set nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium nutrient content of the finished product, ensuring nutrient standards are met and the ratio is accurate. Basic general calculation formula: Single raw material usage = Total target nutrient content of finished product ÷ Corresponding raw material pure nutrient content × 100%. Taking a conventional 15-15-15 balanced NPK compound fertilizer (per ton of finished product) as an example: Nitrogen is mainly provided by urea (46% pure nitrogen), phosphorus by monoammonium phosphate (52% available phosphorus), and potassium by potassium chloride (60% pure potassium). 1 ton of finished product requires 15 kg each of pure nitrogen, pure ...