Sulphur bentonite as an effective liquid sulphur derivative

Abstract

Elemental sulphur fertilizer is one of the most effective outlets of liquid sulphur based on the largest percentage of liquid sulphur requirement. The elemental sulphur is oxidized to sulphate form under typical conditionst before being taken up by the plant. Sulphur bentonite mixtures were prepared by blending molten Sulphur and bentonite in various forms. The main purpose of this work is to formulate a novel sulphur bentonite by using liquid sulphur produced from a local refinery plant mixed with bentonite and porous clay heterostructure bentonite (PCH ) in various ratios for controlling sulphur release. The pelletizin g process was successfully produced sulphur bentonite with bentonite contents of 10, 2 0 , and 30 wt%. In the case of suIphur-PCH . the formulas were successfully synthesized only for contents of PCH in the range of 7 to 12 wt%. All sulphur bentonite fertilizers were tested with the plantation of soybean. The height, weight, yields, and symptoms of the soybean were observed whilst controlling the amount of water, light, and basal fertilizer.