The new coating technology of ICL Specialty Fertilizers
E-Max release technology is a polymer coating which improves nutrient use efficiency. The release of nutrients is based upon moisture and temperature, offering predictable longevities.
Nutrient Core E-Max coating
Under the influence of the soil temperature, moisture penetrates the semi permeable E-Max coating and dissolves the nutrient core.
Release Technology
E-Max Release Technology
The moisture uptake and dissolution of the nutrient core results in build-up of osmotic pressure inside the E-Max coated granule.
The osmotic pressure causes the nutrient solution to release through microscopic pores in the E-Max coating.
The osmotic pressure causes the nutrient solution to release through microscopic pores in the E-Max coating. The nutrients are fully released and the E-Max coating disintegrates into the soil.
Unique characteristics of E-Max Release Technology RELATIVELY HIGH NUTRIENT CONTENT
ABILITY TO COAT DIFFERENT FERTILIZERS
HIGH HANDLING RESISTANCE
Thin coating layer allow nutrient content
- Hygroscopic
- Quality not affected by transport /
similar to raw materials.
- Irregular
handling etc.
- Uncoated Urea - 46%N
- Even at low coating weights
-C oated Urea Agrocote Max
- Enables blending at different facilities
Coating layer
Urea
2-3 M longevity - 44%N Cross section - Electronic Microscopy
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