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Ammonium nitrate

CAS Number
6484-52-2
EC Number
682-080-2
Molecular Weight
80.044 g/mol

Description

Ammonium nitrate (CAS 6484-52-2 ), also known as Norway saltpeter, is an inorganic salt produced at industrial scale for use across agriculture, mining, and chemical processing. It functions primarily as a concentrated nitrogen source in fertilizer applications and as an oxidizer in explosive formulations. In agriculture, it delivers high-analysis nitrogen directly to crops. It is used as a straight fertilizer or blended into compound NPK products, supporting cereal, vegetable, and commodity crop production. The mining and quarrying industries rely on it as a primary oxidizer. It is the key component in ANFO blasting agents used for rock fragmentation and ore extraction. Pulp and paper operations use it in select chemical processes where a controlled nitrogen source is required. It also serves as a raw material in the manufacture of nitrous oxide and other nitrogen-based industrial chemicals. Ammonium nitrate is supplied as prilled or granular solid for various uses. Prill size and density vary by application, featuring low-density technical prill for explosives use and high-density prill or granule for fertilizer applications. Standard grades include technical and fertilizer grade. Specifications are governed by regional regulatory and safety frameworks to ensure consistency. Bulk supply in tote bags or loose bulk is standard for large-volume industrial and agricultural buyers. Contact us for supply of Ammonium nitrate Request Quote

Other Names (Synonyms)

NH4NO3 | Norway saltpeter | Ammonium nitricum | Nitram | Ammonium saltpeter | Nitrate of ammonia | Nitrato amonico | Herco prills

Key Technical Features

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Safety & Handling

Danger
GHS03· OxidizerGHS07· IrritantGHS08· Health Hazard

Hazard Statements

H272May intensify fire; oxidizer
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H370Causes damage to organs
H320Causes eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H371May cause damage to organs
H303May be harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation