| Data set information | |
| Name | Ammonium nitrate |
| Synonyms | Nitro-limestone; Nitram; Ammonium salt; Norge saltpeter; Ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) |
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| CAS Number | 6484-52-2 |
| Sum Formula | NH4NO3 |
| General comment | Ammonium nitrate is a chemical compound used predominantly in agriculture as a high-nitrogen fertilizer. It is also used as an oxidizing agent in explosives for mining, quarrying, and civil construction purposes. Its production involves the neutralization of nitric acid with ammonia, followed by crystallization. Ammonium nitrate is available to consumers and often found in granulated form. It is commonly used as part of a production mix for formulations that deliver nutrients to crops. |
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| Type of flow | Product flow |
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| Time stamp (last saved) | 2024-05-13T14:40:36.363845+08:00 |
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| UUID | a498d9fb-9402-4374-b2e2-3f85f5d98f43 |
| Data set version | 01.00.005 |
| Flow Property | Mean value | Minimum value | Maximum value | Uncertainty distribution type | Relative StdDev in % | Data derivation type / status | General comment |
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| 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 % |