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Ammonium Nitrate Technical Grade

AN / NH4NO3
CAS 6484-52-2 · MF H4N2O3 · MW 80.044 g/mol · UN 1942 (AMMONIUM NITRATE)

A highly soluble salt used as a fertilizer and in explosive formulations.

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CAS Number
6484-52-2
Molecular Formula
H4N2O3
Molecular Weight
80.044 g/mol
Material Family
Acids & Salts
Functional Roles
Physical Properties
melting_point
337.8 u00b0F (USCG, 1999)
boiling_point
Decomposes at 200-260 u00b0C
density
1.72 at 68 u00b0F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
213 g/100 g water at 25 u00b0C
vapor_pressure
2.3 kPa at 20 u00b0C in water solution; 1.5 kPa at 20 u00b0C in saturated NH4NOs solution
ph
0.1 M solution in water: 5.43
GHS / SDS Safety Warning
Irritant Oxidizer Health Hazard
  • H335 (10.2%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
  • H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
  • H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
  • H272 (94.2%): May intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
  • Not Classified
  • H303: May be harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • H320: Causes eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
  • Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 1 of 1 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H371: May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
  • H319 (95.5%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number6484-52-2
IUPAC Nameazanium nitrate
InChI KeyDVARTQFDIMZBAA-UHFFFAOYSA-O
PubChem CID 22985
INCI NameAMMONIUM NITRATE
Synonyms & Trade Names
AMMONIUM NITRATE Norway saltpeter Ammonium nitricum Nitram Ammonium saltpeter Nitrate of ammonia Nitrato amonico Herco prills German saltpeter Merco Prills Varioform I Nitrate d'ammonium Nitric acid ammonium salt Nitric acid, ammonium salt Caswell No. 045
Full Description

A highly soluble salt used as a fertilizer and in explosive formulations.