Sulphate of
Potash (SOP)
High-quality, chloride-free potassium fertilizer produced by ELBA CHEM. The first and only integrated producer of K₂SO₄ in Azerbaijan.
Chemical & Physical Properties
The product has the chemical formula K₂SO₄. It contains approximately 50% potassium (K₂O) and 17-18% sulfur (S).
Physically, it is an odorless, white crystalline powder with a density of 2.66 g/cm³ and a melting point of 1069 °C.
Perfectly optimized for modern drip irrigation systems and specialized hydroponic setups.
Production Balance for 1 Ton of SOP
Click on any ingredient or byproduct node to inspect chemical properties, ratio specifications, and reaction details.
Ingredients & Energy (Inputs)
Final Product & Byproduct (Outputs)
Mannheim Reactor (Furnace)
1069 °C ReactionCentral reaction furnace. KCl and H₂SO₄ react at high temperatures inside a dry chamber to form K₂SO₄ powder and HCl gas.
Choosing the Safe Potassium Source
ELBA Sulphate of Potash (SOP)
Premium Choice for Soil Health & Yield Value
Agricultural Impact Details
- Chloride-sensitive (Potatoes, tobacco, grapes)
- High-value fruits & premium greenhouse vegetables
- Citrus orchards & tea plantations
For Sensitive & High-Value Crops
Use the filters below to explore how SOP targets specific crops, increases agricultural value, and benefits local Azerbaijani growth regions.
Grapes
Ganja-QazakhIncreases sugar content, improves color, taste, and shelf life (ideal for winemaking).
Potatoes
Qusar, Tovuz, GanjaBoosts starch content and tuber resistance to diseases. Enhances root growth.
Tobacco
Shaki-ZaqatalaHighly sensitive to chloride. SOP improves leaf quality and optimizes the drying process.
Tea
Lankaran-AstaraEnhances the aroma of tea leaves and overall plantation yield.
Citrus Fruits
Southern Region (Lankaran)Improves fruit taste and peel quality, making them resilient to transportation.
Pomegranate
Goychay, KurdamirImproves color and shelf life, which is critical for export batches.
Hazelnut
Quba-Khachmaz, Shaki-ZaqatalaIncreases crop quality and the oil percentage of the nuts.
Tomatoes & Veggies
Greenhouses & Open FieldsPositively impacts color, taste, and overall yield.
Cereals (wheat, barley): Also applied to cereal fields in Ganja-Qazakh-Dashkasan. Although cereals show partial tolerance to chloride, using SOP boosts grain fill-weight, protein percentage, and enhances overall crop shipping durability.
Technical Specifications
Compliance with FAO 2019 standardsB2B Scale & Delivery Formats
Initial capacity (Phase 1) is 10,000 tons/year, with infrastructure ready to scale to 40,000 tons/year. Launch is scheduled for March.
Annual Capacity Scaling Targets
Phase 1 (Initial Launch)
Target: March 2026 | Ready for LaunchInitial production line fully structured. Configured to cover 100% domestic demand and initiate regional exports.
Domestic Agriculture + Neighboring Regions