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Snapshot of ammonium nitrate: History and use

Author(s) -

Oxley Jimmie

Publication year - 2020

Publication title -

process safety progress

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.378

H-Index - 40

eISSN - 1547-5913

pISSN - 1066-8527

DOI - 10.1002/prs.12204

Subject(s) - ammonium nitrate , nitrate , explosive material , snapshot (computer storage) , ammonium , nitrogen , ingredient , chemistry , environmental science , pulp and paper industry , environmental chemistry , waste management , engineering , computer science , organic chemistry , food science , operating system

Ammonium nitrate serves a unique spot in society. It can generate non‐toxic, non‐carbonaeous gases; it can provide nitrogen in the form of nitrate which can be quickly taken up by growing plants; and it can be formulated into a low brisant explosive. On the flip‐side, ammonium nitrate is subject to decomposition by heat, humidity and acidicity; and its widespread availability make it a tempting ingredient for terrorists.

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