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AMMONIUM NITRATE, ACS Reagent, crystal, NH4NO3
CAS[6484-52-2]
OXIDIZER
Ammonium nitrate is commercially available both as a colorless crystalline solid and processed into prills for specific applications. Soluble in water. Does not readily burn but will do so if contaminated with combustible material. Accelerates the burning of combustible material. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen during combustion. Used to make fertilizers and explosives, and as a nutrient in producing antibiotics and yeast.
Synonyms
AMMONIUM NITRATE
6484-52-2
Nitram
Ammonium nitricum
Ammonium saltpeter
Nitrate of ammonia
Nitric acid ammonium salt
Nitrato amonico
6484-52-2
Nitram
Ammonium nitricum
Ammonium saltpeter
Nitrate of ammonia
Nitric acid ammonium salt
Nitrato amonico
Molecular Weight
80.044
Solubility
213 g/100 g water at 25 °C
Boiling Point
Decomposes at 200-260 °C
Melting Point
337.8 °F (USCG, 1999)
Density
1.72 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999)