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As a limiting factor for plant growth the demand for phosphorous (P) fertilizers is huge while the global phosphate reserves are strongly limited. Thus, the recycling of P from secondary raw materials such as sewage sludges and ashes or other organic waste materials will be a more and more important resource. In fertilizers, both primary and secondary, not only the nutrients but also the content of pollutants is important for an application in agriculture. Mineral P fertilizers may contain remarkable concentrations of uranium (U), cadmium (Cd) and other trace elements depending on their origin and chemical treatment.
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Julich, D., Waida, C., Gäth, S. (2011). Uranium in Secondary Phosphate Fertilizers and Base Substrates from Water Treatment Plants. In: Merkel, B., Schipek, M. (eds) The New Uranium Mining Boom. Springer Geology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-22122-4_92
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