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Ammonium Nitrate: Properties and Production by akashzincle is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Ammonium nitrate is an important nitrogen fertilizer due to its high nitrogen content and low cost of production. It is made through the reaction of nitric acid and ammonia. When properly proportioned and preheated, this reaction produces a molten ammonium nitrate that can be formed into small spheres or flakes. However, ammonium nitrate is also explosive when mixed with combustible materials or exposed to high temperatures, so safety precautions must be taken in its production and use.
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