| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2021 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Characterization of Minerals, Metals and Materials 2021
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| Presentation Title |
Analysis of Potential Applications of Kamafugite Rocks in Fertilizer |
| Author(s) |
Rodrigo Lima Motta, Edson Mattiello, Fabiane Ballotin, Patrícia Matias, Gustavo Emilio Soares de Lima, Leonardo Gonçalves Pedroti, Jéferson Silveira Martins , Luiz Brandão Silveira |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Gustavo Emilio Soares de Lima |
| Abstract Scope |
Kamafugite is a group of ultrapotassic igneous minerals, composed of leucitite, olivine, leucite, kalsilite and melilite. Based on its composition, it would be an alternative source of potassium, phosphorus and other important nutrients in agriculture. This research analyzed the physical properties of the material and its potential as an alternative fertilizer. Samples of the Kamafugite powder in natura were enriched adding MAP, Elementary S, Ulexite, and the resulting powder was granulated (fertilizer). The materials were analyzed by SEM, EDS, TG/DTA, XRD, Raman spectroscopy and profilometer. Therefore, the results show the importance of Kamafugite grain to be used as a local and more affordable fertilizer, considering the lack of potassium and phosphorus resources in Brazil. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |