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ammonium nitrate |
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ammonium nitrate, chemical compound, NH4NO3, that exists as colorless, rhombohedral crystals at room temperature but changes to monoclinic crystals when heated above 32°C;. It is extremely soluble in water and soluble in alcohol and liquid ammonia. It is prepared commercially by reaction of nitric acid and ammonia ammonia, chemical compound, NH3, colorless gas that is about one half as dense as air at ordinary temperatures and pressures. It has a characteristic pungent, penetrating odor. ..... Click the link for more information. . Major uses are in fertilizers fertilizer, organic or inorganic material containing one or more of the nutrients—mainly nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, and other essential elements required for plant growth. ..... Click the link for more information. and explosives explosive, substance that undergoes decomposition or combustion with great rapidity, evolving much heat and producing a large volume of gas. The reaction products fill a much greater volume than that occupied by the original material and exert an enormous pressure, ..... Click the link for more information. . For fertilizers it is in the form of small clay-coated pellets. For explosives it is sometimes mixed with other substances, e.g., TNT, so that it is more easily detonated. It is also used in solid-fuel rocket propellants, in pyrotechnics, and in the production of nitrous oxide. ammonium nitrate [ə′mōn·yəm ′nī‚trāt] (inorganic chemistry) NH4NO3A colorless crystalline salt; very insensitive and stable high explosive; also used as a fertilizer. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As carefully as the teenagers mix ammonium nitrate and diesel, Marsden
combines suspense and action with Ellie's thoughtful
self-examination and loads of detailed description (in particular, the
author has clearly done his research on prisoner psychology and
post-traumatic stress). Most attention has focused on packaged explosives and gunpowder, but
the experience of Oklahoma City highlighted another kind of threat: the
bomb made from ammonium nitrate fertilizer and fuel oil. 8 billion were $102 million lower
than 2005 revenues, mainly due to lower UAN and ammonium nitrate sales
volumes, which were affected by lower overall fertilizer consumption
during the 2006 planting season. |
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