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What are facts about ammonium nitrate?

It was developed by Germans during a war to replace Chilean Nitrates as Fertilizer. A boatload of it blew up in Texas City. Mines now use it to replace dynamite. It is a whole lot less expensive. It is also used as fertilizer. Plants use the Nitrate part immediately. The Ammonia part slowly turns to a form of nitrogen that plants can use. Plants turn nitrogen into protein.


Is fertilizer flammable?

Most fertilizers are not flammable in their standard forms, but some can become hazardous under certain conditions. For example, fertilizers containing ammonium nitrate can pose fire and explosion risks if they are exposed to heat, contaminants, or if they are in a finely powdered form. However, typical granulated fertilizers are considered relatively safe from ignition. Always follow safety guidelines when handling any type of fertilizer.


What are the dangers of Ammonium Nitrate?

Nitrate (NO3-)is a powerful oxidizer which can rapidly and explosively react with various organic compounds. For instance, a common explosive in the mineral mining industry is ANFO, or Ammonium Nitrate Fuel-Oil, which is ammonium nitrate mixed with a hydrocarbon such as kerosene or diesel fuel.The ammonium (NH4+) in the compound contributes by combining with oxygen from the nitrate to create nitrogen gas (N2) and water (H2O). This process releases a large amount of energy, causing the gaseous products to expand dramatically.The combination of rapid oxidation of the hydrocarbons and ammonium cause a rapid increase in pressure and temperature - an explosion.Ammonium Nitrate can be dangerous because this reaction has a fairly low activation energy. At even mildly elevated temperatures, it's possible for a spark to start the reaction.Additionally, at higher temperatures, the nitrate can decompose. When this happens, the ammonium can react with the oxygen, catching fire. This process is less explosive than when the ammonium nitrate is mixed with a fuel, but it can still start fires, possibly leading to secondary explosions.


Is silver nitrate flammable?

No, silver nitrate is not flammable. It is a compound commonly used in laboratory settings for its antiseptic and chemical properties, but it does not pose a fire hazard.


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