Orykta® : Mechanism of Performance
Orykta®: Sustained Release of Minerals, Essential Nutrients and Trace Elements
Once hydrated, the exposure of the natrojarosite “jelly” to the hydrated montmorillinite/gypsum “bread” layers above and below it, form an iron hydroxide gel layer on the exposed surface of the natrojarosite crystal, there-by facilitating a continuous release of minerals, trace elements, and essential nutrients, from the mineral-rich natrojarosite through the hydrated montmorillinite/ gypsum layer, and ultimately into the soil.
*Except in the event of extended drought, the montmorillinite/ gypsum “bread” of the Orykta® “sandwich” does not completely dehydrate.
Slow Release Ability
Problem: Traditional NPK fertilizers rapidly release into, and leach from, farm soil quickly upon irrigation. They dissolve over a relatively short period-of-time.
Orykta® solution: The structural “sandwich” matrix of natrojarosite “jelly” and montmorillinite/gypsum “bread”, of which it is comprised, allows its minerals and essential nutrients to be released in a sustained and controlled manner.
It is the special “sandwich” structure of Orykta® that facilitates its time release properties when exposed to the cyclic hydration/de-hydration process of irrigation.
The EC of NH4 +(mmol/100g)of Orykta® is 35.2
–CEC(coml.(+)kg):39.0
–specific surface area(m2/g):23.2
Absorbs and fixes nitrogen ,organic materials, humic acid and protein; Absorbs and exchanges potassium.
The sodium in the soil penetrates, and is captured in the interlayer of the montmorillonite in the Orykta® structure, It is then passively released slowly back into the soil.
Sustained Release of Minerals, Essential Nutrients and Trace Elements
Once hydrated, the exposure of the natrojarosite “jelly” to the hydrated montmorillinite/gypsum “bread” layers above and below it, form an iron hydroxide gel layer on the exposed surface of the natrojarosite crystal, there-by facilitating a continuous release of minerals, trace elements, and essential nutrients, from the mineral-rich natrojarosite through the hydrated montmorillinite/ gypsum layer, and ultimately into the soil.
Except in the event of extended drought, the montmorillinite/ gypsum “bread” of the Orykta® “sandwich” does not completely dehydrate.
Amending Alkaline Soil
Excess of sodium is the cause of highly alkaline soil. The popular method of solving this problem is to apply calcium sulfate to replace the sodium ion.
The hydrous ferric sulfate and gypsum in Orykta® will fasten the washing of Na+ through the ex-change of Ca++ , adjust the balance of Na+/Ca++, increase the rate of emergence, and sustain a full stand of seedlings. Meanwhile, the activate Ca++ in Orykta® also benefits acidic soil.
Moisture Retention
