Applications in Various Industries:
- Agricultural Use: Used as a nitrogen-rich fertilizer to promote plant growth.
- Industrial Use: Employed in the production of explosives (e.g., ANFO – Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil) for mining and construction.
- Chemical Industry: Used as an oxidizing agent in chemical synthesis and wastewater treatment.
Where is Ammonium Nitrate 83% Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; it is a synthetic compound.
- Industrial Production: Produced by neutralizing nitric acid with ammonia, followed by concentration to 83% for specific applications.
- Consumer Products: Found in fertilizers and explosives (regulated due to its potential for misuse).