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Ammonium nitrate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Ammonium nitrate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Ammonium nitrate;Nitric acid ammonium salt;AN |
| Chinese name | 硝酸铵 |
| Chinese synonyms | 硝铵;硝酸铵;铵硝石 |
| Chemical category | Fertilizers |
| CAS No. | 6484-52-2 |
| EINECS No. | 229-347-8 |
| Molecular formula | NH4NO3 |
| Molecular weight | 80.04 |
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Technical indicators
N content ≥34.0%; moisture ≤0.5%; free acid ≤0.02%; water-insoluble matter ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline granules, highly soluble in water, strong oxidizing agent
Application scenarios
Agricultural nitrogen fertilizer, explosives (industrial), pyrotechnics