Ammonium nitrate
CAS No. : 6484-52-2
EINECS NO.: 558-68
MF : NH4NO3
Purity : ≥99%
Appearance : White powder
Nature :
1. White crystal granular, specific gravity 1.73, melting point 169.8 °C.
2.When heating it above 190 °C carefully, it would be decomposed to Nitrogen Monoxide and Water.
Quality index :
Test items | Unit of Measure | Lab Test Results |
Appearance | White porous prills |
Purity %≥ | 99.5 | 99.6 |
N purity on dry basis≥ | 34.6 | 34.8 |
Density % g/cm3 | 0.76-0.83 | 0.79 |
Free moisture %≤ | 0.3 | 0.09 |
Oil absorption %≥ | 7 | 14.2 |
Organic Coating %≤ | 0.1 | None |
PH(10% aqueous solution) | 4.0 | 5.2 |
Heat stability 80℃ | 30 minutes minimum | 35 minutes |
Size φ0.5-2.5mm | 90% | 96% |
Application :
1. Used in instant cold packs, as hydrating the salt is an endothermic process.
2. Can also used to produce ammonium nitrate fuel oil which has excellent performances with low use cost and thus widely used in mine exploration, construction,
railway/road construction as well as medical, chemical and other fields.
Packaging :
1. 25kg/bag,plastic woven bag.
2. 22ton/FCL.