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How could fertilizers such as ammonium nitrate and ammonium sulphate affect the environment?
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∙ 14y ago
The ammonium ion in the chemical compound is released as the chemical decomposes. If the ammonium ion concentration is too strong, plants can not absorb all the ammonia and the excess will burn the vegetation. Therefore, follow application rate calculations carefully when applying these types of fertilizers.
Nitrate in water can be toxic in heavy concentrations. Most states limit the amount of nitrate in drinking water and industrial facilities will be regulated for cleanup standards. Typically a nitrate concentration can not exceed 10 ppm for drinking water to be considered safe. Medical problems for young children is a known problem for high nitrates in drinking water.
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Is fertilizer a base or acid substance?
Fertilizers are usually basic compounds but solution of some as Ammonium nitrate and sulphate are slightly acidic.
What is the equation when ammonium sulphate react with potassium nitrate Will it store for commercial purpose?
Ammonium sulphate and potassium nitrate do not react. All that will happen is that the solution will contain separate ammonium, sulphate, potassium, and nitrate ions dissolved in an aqueous (water) solution.
What are the uses of ammonium salts?
For example ammonium salts (nitrate, sulfates) are used as fertilizers in agriculture.
What derivatives of ammonia?
ammonium hydroxide, ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulphate, uranium diuranate, ammonium chloride, ammonium carbonate, ammonium fluoride, ammonium bromide, etc.
What salt is the most acidic?
Ammonium salts of chloride, sulphate and nitrate in aqueous solutions are sufficiently acidic in nature.
Chemical name for fertilizer?
phosphates, nitrates, potassium chloride, fertilizers with microelements, natural fertilizers Ex.: ammonium nitrate, urea, ammonium sulphate, sodium phosphate, etc.
What type of substance is ammonium nitrate?
Ammonium nitrate is a substance used in fertilizers.
Is fertilizer a base or acid substance?
Fertilizers are usually basic compounds but solution of some as Ammonium nitrate and sulphate are slightly acidic.
What is the equation when ammonium sulphate react with potassium nitrate Will it store for commercial purpose?
Ammonium sulphate and potassium nitrate do not react. All that will happen is that the solution will contain separate ammonium, sulphate, potassium, and nitrate ions dissolved in an aqueous (water) solution.
What are the uses of ammonium salts?
For example ammonium salts (nitrate, sulfates) are used as fertilizers in agriculture.
What derivatives of ammonia?
ammonium hydroxide, ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulphate, uranium diuranate, ammonium chloride, ammonium carbonate, ammonium fluoride, ammonium bromide, etc.
Why are chemical fertilizers dangerous to ones health?
Some of them (e.g. ammonium nitrate) can be explosive.
Does fertilizers contain nitric Acid?
No. However, many fertilizers do contain nitrates, such as ammonium nitrate which can be thought of as salts of nitric acid.
What salts are used for fertilizers and fungicides?
Ammonium nitrate is used in fertlisers to increase fertility of soil.
Are fertilisers nitric acid?
No. Nitric acid is used to produce the ammonium nitrate which goes into fertilizers.
What are chemical fertilizers?
Chemical fertilizer is any inorganic materials that is inserted into the soil for the growth and cultivation of plants. Examples are ammonia, ammonium sulphate, potash, urea, sodium nitrate, ammonium nitrate. The main role plays by the substance called nitrogen which are used in all these chemical fertilizers that helps to acidify the soil, very useful for the growth and stability of plants. I hope that will enough to clarify your point.
What are the components of some popular lawn fertilizers?
Most lawn fertilizers contain a mixture of Nitrogen (usually in the form of ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, calcium nitrate, or urea), Phosphate (usually in the form of P2O5), and Potassium (usually in the form of K2O).
