Ammonium Nitrate is a ternary compound. The chemical formula for Ammonium Nitrate is NH4NO3. Ammonium Nitrate is used as a fertilizer, and it is very popular in agriculture because of the high nitrogen content. Ammonium nitrate is also a cheap alternative to expensive fertilizers. This compound is present in explosives, and serves as an oxidizing agent for Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil. Ammonium Nitrate is also present in instant cold packs.
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I didn't know this compound plays a part in producing fertilizers for agriculture. Its also intriguing that its in cold packs.
ReplyDeleteIts weird how the same compound can be in both fertilizer and cold packs!!
ReplyDeleteCan be found in explosives and fertilizers! Did not know that!
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