Ammonium Nitrate CAS 6484-52-2

What Ammonium Nitrate Is

Ammonium nitrate is the ammonium salt of nitric acid, a colorless to white crystalline solid. Very soluble in water, it absorbs moisture and cakes. It is not flammable, but as a strong oxidizer it feeds fire and turns hazardous when heated or contaminated, so storage and shipping follow oxidizer rules. UATChem supplies agricultural and industrial grades in several forms, with assay, moisture and size on the COA and UN class on the SDS.

Agricultural, Industrial and Regulated Uses

• Crop nutrition. A fast acting nitrogen fertilizer carrying both nitrate and ammonium nitrogen, used for direct application and top dressing and as a raw material for compound, NPK and water soluble fertilizer blends, often combined with phosphorus and potassium sources such as monopotassium phosphate (MKP).
• Industrial chemicals. Industrial lots go into nitrous oxide (N2O) and other nitrate production, fermentation nitrogen for antibiotics and pharmaceuticals, plus ceramics, titanium dioxide processing and metal treatment.
• Regulated blasting use. In mining and quarrying the oxidizer is a controlled precursor for commercial explosives. This trade is restricted to licensed buyers with the correct end use and permits, and every shipment follows the laws of the destination country.

Typical Specifications

Agricultural and industrial grades differ in assay, moisture and particle size, reported on the COA for each lot. The UN number and packing group follow the grade and destination and are shown on the SDS; the table below identifies the material.

Packaging, Safety, Documents and Ordering

• Packed in 25 kg woven bags with a moisture barrier for container loading and in 1000 kg FIBCs marked for UN 1942 handling, matching the photos. Store in a dry, ventilated, dedicated area away from combustibles, reducing agents, acids, oils, fuels and heat, with sealed bags protected from moisture and contamination.
• The product does not burn but intensifies fire and can become dangerous when heated or contaminated, so oxidizer segregation and Class 5.1 transport rules apply. Every lot comes with a COA and SDS, together with the dangerous goods packing and shipping papers.
• As a regulated explosive precursor, orders require the end use and end user details and any permits the destination country asks for, and blasting grade is released only to licensed buyers. Samples are provided for permitted uses. To quote, UATChem needs the grade, particle form, quantity, packing and destination port.

FAQ

Q: What is ammonium nitrate used for?

A: It is mainly a fast acting nitrogen fertilizer for use and blends; industry also uses it for nitrates and nitrous oxide.

Q: Is ammonium nitrate regulated?

A: Yes. As a regulated oxidizer and explosive precursor, orders need end use, permits and shipping papers for customs.

Q: What forms and packaging are available?

A: UATChem supplies crystals, prills and granules in 25 kg woven bags and 1000 kg FIBCs, in agricultural or industrial grade.

Q: How should ammonium nitrate be stored?

A: Store dry and ventilated, away from combustibles, reducing agents, acids, oils and heat, in sealed bags kept free of moisture.