PERFORMANCE & ADVANTAGES

The polymer consists of a set of polymeric chains that are parallel to each other and regularly linked to each other by cross-linking agents, thus forming a network. When water comes into contact with one of these chains, it is drawn into the molecule by osmosis. Water rapidly migrates into the interior of the polymer network where it is stored. As the soil dries out, the polymer releases up to 95% of the absorbed water into the soil.

An outstanding absorption capacity  |  A buffering effect on the availability of fertilizers  |  The influence of salts  |  The Wilting point is delayed
 

An outstanding absorption capacity

HYDROSOL is offered in different particle sizes, A-KL (0,5 to 3 mm’s), A-KM (0,3 to 1 mm) and A-S (< to 0,3 mm’s), of which the outstanding absorption and release capacities vary depending on the conditions in the soil environment. Absorbency speed of HYDROSOL with different particle size.

A buffering effect on the availability of fertilizers


HYDROSOL significantly reduces the leaching of fertilizers because they are stored in the network. The fertilizers are available to plants for a longer time due to a delay effect on their release.

The influence of salts

The presence of electrolytes in the aqueous medium significantly diminishes the absorption capacity of HYDROSOL. This explains the fact that the water holding capacity of HYDROSOL in a substrate varies around 100-150 times its weight.

The Wilting point is delayed

HYDROSOL makes it possible to increase the water Holding Capacity of soils and to delay the wilting point. A sandy soil treated with 2 grams of HYDROSOL per kg of soil holds water twice as long as untreated soil.