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Ammonium nitrate is a white crystalline solid. It is highly soluble in water and hygroscopic as a solid. It is predominantly used in agriculture as a high-nitrogen fertilizer (NPK 34-0-0) and as a component of explosives (mining, quarrying metal mining and civil constructrion) and pyrotechnics. Pure ammonium nitrate does not burn, but as a strong oxidizer, it supports and accelerates the combustion of organic (and some inorganic) material. It should not be stored near combustible substances.
Molar Weight | 80.044 g/mol |
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Melting Point | 169.9 °C (337.8 °F) |
Boiling Point | decomposes at around 210 °C |
Forms | White, Crystalline |
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Chemical Formula: NH4NO3
CAS Number: 6484-52-2