Agricultural analysis services

Chemical and physical analysis for the agricultural industry

Intertek has extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of the analysis of fertilizers for the agricultural industry. Intertek is a member of the NEN Cie Fertilizers 370-134. Tests are performed in accordance to EU directives on the most advanced equipment. Our experts gladly offer consultancy, help with the formulation of statistical reports (Cpk calculation) and other questions.

Chemical analyses

• Total nitrogen (Kjelldahl, Devarda)
• Ammonia analysis
• Analysis of several nutrients such as phosphor, potassium, calcium, magnesium
• Coatings such as fatty amine and oil
• Watercontent
• Raw materials, aids (such as NH3, HNO3, dolomite)
• Elemental analysis
• Hygroscopic tests with climate chambers
• Liquid fertilizers (urea, liquid plant fertilizers etc.)

Besides chemical analyses Intertek Polychemlab offers an extensive range of physical tests, specifically for the simulation of real situations (behaviour of fertilizers during storage and transport, process ability of fertilizers etc.).

Physical analyses

• Sieve fractions, D50
• Crushability
• Rolling power
• Brittle strength
• Caking tendency
• Peel off dust
• Stow tests

Contact and Information

For more information please contact our experts by phone: +31 46 476 27 13 or send an email.

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