Acron Group, Moscow, on Aug. 10 announced the launch of a 100,000 mt/y unit to produce granulated calcium nitrate at its facility in Veliky Novgorod. Acron invested approximately RUB1.5 billion in this project.
“We have expanded our portfolio with this top-quality premium product, which is both highly effective and eco-friendly,” said Acron CEO Vladimir Kunitsky. “It also helps us boost the potential of our NPK operations by creating new processing opportunities.”
Acron said the calcium nitrate is a crystalline salt extensively used as fertilizer. It easily dissolves in water, contains a high percentage of calcium (19%), and is free of insoluble impurities. It is applied to various types of soil, but proved to be most effective for sod-podzolic soil.
Acron uses liquid calcium nitrate, a byproduct of apatite concentrate processing at NPK operations, as feedstock for this new fertilizer, and plans to produce its various brands for industry and agriculture. The agriculture-grade calcium nitrate will include fertilizers for soil application and water-soluble products for greenhouses.
The new fertilizer is stored in a specially equipped warehouse, from where it is shipped to customers by rail and by road in bags, stretch-hoods, and big bags.