Recent revisions of phosphate rock reserves and resources: a critique
Phosphate rock (PR) is a finite mineral indispensable for fertilizer production, while P (phosphorus) is a major pollutant if applied or discharged in excess, causing widespread eutrophication (Carpenter and Bennet, 2011). High-grade PR is obtained from deposits which took millions of years to form...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Earth System Dynamics |
| Online Access: | http://www.earth-syst-dynam.net/5/491/2014/esd-5-491-2014.pdf |