AMMONIUM SULPHATE (Caprolactam Grade)
Nitrogen (N): ≥21% | Sulfur (S): ≥24% | Free Acid: ≤0.05% | Moisture: ≤0.2% | Purity: >99.5%.
Production Process
Derived as a by-product from caprolactam (nylon-6 precursor) manufacturing via crystallization and purification.
Applications
Agriculture: Premium water-soluble fertilizer for high-value crops (fruits, vegetables).
Industrial: Pharmaceutical fermentation (antibiotics) and rare earth mining (ion-exchange agent).
Primary Markets
China dominates global production (70% capacity), with major exports to India, Southeast Asia, and Brazil.
AMMONIUM SULPHATE (Steel Grade)
Nitrogen (N): ≥20% | Sulfur (S): ≥24% | Heavy Metals (Fe, Mn): ≤50 ppm | Particle Size: 2–4 mm.
Production Process
Recovered from steel mill off-gases (blast furnaces/coking plants) through neutralization and crystallization.
Applications
Metallurgy: Enhances conductivity in electroplating baths and acts as a rust inhibitor.
Agriculture: Bulk nitrogen source for staple crops (wheat, corn) in low-cost markets.
Primary Markets
China and Russia; prices fluctuate with steel industry cycles (2023: $300–450/ton FOB China).
AMMONIUM SULPHATE (MMA Grade)
Nitrogen (N): ≥20% | Sulfur (S): ≥24% | Organic Residues: ≤0.1% (requires purification).
Production Process
By-product of methyl methacrylate (MMA) synthesis, purified to remove organic impurities.
AMMONIUM SULPHATE (Iron Phosphate Grade)
Nitrogen (N): ≥20% | Sulfur (S): ≥24% | Phosphorus (P): ≤0.5%.
Production Process
Recovered from lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery recycling via leaching and purification.
Applications
Energy Storage: Precursor for EV battery cathode materials.
Agriculture: Sulfur supplementation in sulfur-deficient soils (India, Brazil).
Primary Markets
China leads global recycling (80% capacity), followed by Europe; demand driven by EV growth (2030: triple 2024 levels).
AMMONIUM SULPHATE (Power Plant Grade)