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Phosphoric acid may be used as a fertilizer, and a relatively small amount is so used (about 50,000 tpy in the United States). It is particularly useful on alkaline soil. However, expensive corrosion-resistant application equipment is needed.
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Hignett, T.P. (1985). Fertilizers Derived from Phosphoric Acid. In: Hignett, T.P. (eds) Fertilizer Manual. Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences, vol 15. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-1538-6_14
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