Potassium humate (K-humate) is one of the major components of humic substances. Potassium humate is obtained by alkaline extraction of lignite or brown coal or leonardite and is used commercially as a soil conditioner.
Chemically, it is a super-molecular heterogeneous aromatic hydroxy carboxylic acid composed by various functional groups, taking on effects of sorption, complexation, chelation, flocculation, which dissolves loads of hydrophobic matters.
Function & Benefits
Agriculture
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Enhancing nutrient uptake by combining nutrients and humic aid as well as keep a well-balanced nutrition.
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Improving the structure of soil, increasing the buffering powder of soil, optimize N. P. K absorption by plants.
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Neutralizing both acid and alkaline soils, regulating the PH value of soils, with the prominent effect in alkaline and acidic soil
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Reducing nitrate leaking into the groundwater and protect the underground water
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Enhancing the resilience of crops, such as cold, drought, pest, disease and toppling resistance
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Stabilizing nitrogen and improving nitrogen efficiency (as an additive with urea)
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Promoting healthier, stronger plants and beautifying appearance
Industry
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Petroleum drilling fluid decreasing and filtering agent
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Boiler anti-scaling agent and water quality stabilizer
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Cementing agent for pulverized coal shaping
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Removing toxic metals and their ions from wastewater
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Dispersing agent and deflocculating agent
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Assisting in the removal of trace amounts of grease, oil, liquid organics and suspended matter