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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 2010
Filed:
May. 03, 2004
Del Ferguson, Regina, CA;
Rob Plosz, Hersey, MI (US);
Annette Revet, Regina, CA;
Doug Larocque, Regina, CA;
Peter Jackson, Regina, CA;
Carey Heinbigner, Regina, CA;
Dave Zirk, Regina, CA;
Scott St. Germaine, Hersey, MI (US);
Del Ferguson, Regina, CA;
Rob Plosz, Hersey, MI (US);
Annette Revet, Regina, CA;
Doug LaRocque, Regina, CA;
Peter Jackson, Regina, CA;
Carey Heinbigner, Regina, CA;
Dave Zirk, Regina, CA;
Scott St. Germaine, Hersey, MI (US);
The Mosaic Company, Plymouth, MN (US);
Abstract
Apparatus and method are disclosed for the production of compacted granular potassium chloride with improved handling qualities. A binding ingredient such as sodium hexametaphosphate is blended with the potassium chloride feed material in advance of compaction. The product of this apparatus and method has improved handling, storage, strength and other qualities over compacted granular potassium produced using prior art methods.