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- ammonium nitrate is a very known fertilizer

- explosives (bombs)

- cold packs

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What is the name of NH4NO3?

Here I'll show you how to do it so that you are able to another one. NH4 = Ammonium NO3 = Nitrate Simple. Memorize your polyatomic ions. It REALLY helps. It is ammonium nitrate.


What type of substance is ammonium nitrate?

Ammonium nitrate is a substance used in fertilizers.


What is the difference between ammonium nitrate and ammonium chloride?

Ammonium nitrate is a chemical compound composed of ammonium and nitrate ions, commonly used as a fertilizer and in explosives. Ammonium chloride is also a chemical compound composed of ammonium and chloride ions, used in various industrial applications and as a food additive. The key difference lies in the anion present: nitrate in ammonium nitrate and chloride in ammonium chloride.


Is ammonium nitrate and sodium nitrate same?

No, ammonium nitrate and sodium nitrate are not the same. They are different chemical compounds with different properties. Ammonium nitrate is a salt commonly used in fertilizers and explosives, while sodium nitrate is also a salt used in fertilizers and food preservation.


Formula for ammonium nitrate?

The formula of ammonium nitrate is NH4NO3. By the way, to make ammonium nitrate, add nitric acid to ammonia. Ammonium nitrate is used commercially in instant cold packs.


Is ammonium nitrate basic?

No, ammonium nitrate is acidic.


What are the differences between calcium ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrate, and how do these differences impact their effectiveness as fertilizers?

Calcium ammonium nitrate contains calcium in addition to ammonium nitrate, while ammonium nitrate does not. The presence of calcium in calcium ammonium nitrate helps to improve soil structure and nutrient uptake by plants. This makes calcium ammonium nitrate a more effective fertilizer compared to ammonium nitrate alone.


Is acetone used in the process of making ammonium nitrate?

No, it is not used, the industrial preparation of Ammonium Nitrate depends on simple neutralization reaction between ammonia (Base) and Nitric (Acid) giving Ammonium Nitrate. Even the process of prilling or granulation doesn't include addition of Acetone. I believe the Ammonium Nitrate Acetone mixture is hazard as it is a combination of strong oxidizer and highly inflammable substance. Regards;


Is ammonium nitrate a metal?

Ammonium nitrate - NH4NO3 - is a salt.


What is the formulae of Ammonium nitrate?

The formula for ammonium nitrate is NH4NO3


Does ammonium nitrate precipitate out?

No. Ammonium nitrate is water soluble.


What is inside ammonium nitrate?

Ammonium nitrate is a white crystalline solid composed of ammonium ions (NH4+) and nitrate ions (NO3-). It is a highly soluble compound commonly used in fertilizers and explosives due to its ability to release nitrogen when dissolved in water.