Nitrato de amonio

NH₄NO₃

IUPAC: Ammonium nitrate

CAS: 6484-52-2

Descripción general

Ammonium nitrate is a salt used as a high-nitrogen fertilizer and as an oxidizer in explosives. It can detonate if exposed to heat or shock.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 4 1,0080
Nitrógeno N 2 14,0070
Oxígeno O 3 15,9990

Composición elemental

Usos

  • Fertilizer
  • Mining explosives (ANFO)
  • Instant cold packs

Datos curiosos

  • The 2020 Beirut explosion was caused by 2,750 tonnes of improperly stored ammonium nitrate

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Oxidizer
  • ⚠ Explosive when heated/confined
  • ⚠ Major industrial hazard

Estructura

SMILES

[NH4+].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-]

Propiedades

Tipo
industrial
Estado
solid
Masa molar
80,04 g/mol
Densidad
1,7300 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
169,6 °C
Punto de ebullición
210,0 °C
Solubilidad
1900 g/L at 20°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
80,0222
TPSA
63,9 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
1
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
3
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
5
Complejidad
18,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nitrato de amonio?
Nitrato de amonio (NH₄NO₃) is a industrial compound with the IUPAC name Ammonium nitrate.
What is the molecular weight of Nitrato de amonio?
Nitrato de amonio has a molar mass of 80.04 g/mol.
What state is Nitrato de amonio at room temperature?
Nitrato de amonio is a solid at room temperature.
Is Nitrato de amonio organic or inorganic?
Nitrato de amonio is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Nitrato de amonio?
Nitrato de amonio (NH₄NO₃) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Nitrógeno (N), Oxígeno (O).