Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.

Tessenderio Kerley, Inc.

Constance Lynn Frank Lockhart

Michael Massoud Hojjatie

Jeroen Van Cauwenbergh

Mark P Clarkson

Harry Charles Kominski

Alexandros Dimitriadis

Thomas David Fairweather

Adam T Goldsmith

Nicholas S Shult

Yelena Feinstein

Roeland Van Dael

John Garland Clapp

Michael Massoud Hajjatie

Mark Daniel Aspengren

Terry Ludwig

The present invention relates to an aqueous liquid fertilizer composition having a 4 wt % to 30 wt % nitrogen content and 8 wt % to 27 wt % sulfur content comprising more than 20 wt % ammonium thiosulfate, calculated as dry matter, and at least 2 wt %, calculated as dry matter, of one other compound selected from the group consisting of a sulfite, bisulfite, urea-triazone compound and zinc sulfate hexahydrate or mixtures thereof, wherein the composition has a salt out temperature of about 0 C or less as measured with the FFF-method. The aqueous liquid fertilizer composition of the present invention can have an amount of sulfur of about 21 wt % or higher, for example 22-26 wt %.

Liquid fertilizer comprising thiosulfate

The invention relates to a process for preparing potassium thiosulfate, potassium sulfite or potassium bisulfite comprising the following steps:

Sulfur dioxide scrubbing system and process for producing potassium products

An efficient process for preparation of potassium thiosulfate (KSO) is described. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) and elemental sulfur (S) are converted to potassium polysulfide, which is subsequently oxidized. The process allows using specifically designed process conditions such as mole ratios of potassium hydroxide to sulfur, and temperature, to obtain an optimized formulation of desired polysulfide, and a specifically designed set of conditions such as temperature, pressure, rate and duration of the oxidant during the oxidation conditions, to obtain a relatively high concentration of soluble potassium thiosulfate product with high purity, with relatively low amounts of byproducts. The manufacturing process can either be a batch process or a continuous process utilizing Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors (CSTR). The CSTR process is dependent on several design parameters, including pressure, and temperature optimization to avoid product instability. The resulting potassium thiosulfate is a beneficial fertilizer with high potassium content as a 50% liquid source of potassium.

Oxidation process for producing potassium thiosulfate

An efficient process for the continuous preparation of calcium thiosulfate (CaSO) from lime sulfur, through oxidation is described. The process involves oxidizing calcium polysulfide intermediate in a series of reactors to produce calcium thiosulfate as a clear liquid in high concentration with minimal byproducts. The process results in the complete destruction of polythionates, permitting the calcium thiosulfate produced to be useful in certain leaching processes for precious metals. The invention further makes it possible to recycle the process water from the leaching process for use as a raw material reactant in the process for calcium thiosulfate production.

Continuous process for preparation of calcium thiosulfate liquid solution

An efficient batch or semi-continuous method of production of relative high concentration, low byproduct-containing, calcium thiosulfate (CaSO) from lime, sulfur or calcium polysulfide, and sulfur dioxide under elevated reaction temperature conditions is described. The product is an emulsion of liquid calcium thiosulfate and solid byproducts. Under the conditions of the art, including the mole ratios of lime to sulfur, the temperature of the reaction process and the sulfur dioxide reaction conditions, including rate and duration, the byproducts are reduced to about 2% by weight.

Process for preparation of calcium thiosulfate liquid solution from lime, sulfur, and sulfur dioxide

An efficient semi-continuous preparation of manganese thiosulfate (MnSO, MnTS) from manganese hydrosulfite and sulfur at elevated temperature is described. Manganese hydrosulfite is prepared from commercial manganese carbonate and sulfur dioxide. The resulting product is an emulation of liquid manganese thiosulfate and solid by-products. A manganese thiosulfate solution is produced according to the invention by use of certain mole ratios of MgCOto sulfur, and certain parameters such as the temperature of the reaction process and the pH conditions, including rate and duration of SOpurging, which causes the by-products to be reduced to less than 2% by weight. The resulting manganese thiosulfate is a pinkish liquid with concentration up to 20%.

Process and apparatus for preparing manganese thiosulfate (MnTS) solution

Use of urease-inhibiting amounts of calcium polysulfide, potassium polysulfide, calcium thiosulfate, magnesium thiosulfate, and blends thereof, in combination with urea-containing fertilizer to significantly reduce potential losses of nitrogen due to ammonia volatilization.

Calcium polysulfide, potassium polysulfide, calcium thiosulfate, and magnesium thiosulfate as urease inhibitors

An efficient process to produce calcium thiosulfate (CaSO) from lime, sulfur and oxygen is described. By selecting appropriate process conditions such as mole ratios of lime to sulfur, temperature and pressure of the reaction process and the oxidation conditions, including rate and duration, the concentration of byproducts in the resulting suspension can be reduced to about 2% by weight or less. The solid particulate dispersion in the suspension tends to form a slimy solid suspension that is hard to filter if not treated properly. The suspension then can be acidified and treated with a flocculent. This agglomerates the solids into a floc that filters with ease. The resulting calcium thiosulfate is a clear liquid with concentrations achievable up to 29%.

Process for preparing calcium thiosulfate solution

An efficient process for the preparation of magnesium thiosulfate involves reaction of magnesium hydrosulfite and sulfur at elevated temperature. Magnesium hydrosulfite can be prepared from commercial magnesium oxide and sulfur. Sulfur dioxide can be used to maintain pH. The resulting product is an emulsion of liquid magnesium thiosulfate and solid byproducts. Under controlled conditions, including mole ratios of MgO to sulfur, temperature of the reaction process, and pH, as well as rate and duration of SOpurging, production of byproducts can be reduced to less than about 2% by weight. The magnesium thiosulfate solution can be prepared with concentrations of at least about 25%, preferably at least about 30%.

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Constance Lynn Frank Lockhart