Ammonium Nitrate

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
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×4
5,0%
N
Nitrogen ×2
35,0%
O
Oxygen ×3
60,0%

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

Structure

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

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
80,0222
TPSA
63,9 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
18,0

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FeSO₄

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CaCl₂

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K₂Cr₂O₇

Sodium Hypochlorite

NaClO

Potassium Permanganate

KMnO₄

Sodium Silicate

Na₂SiO₃

Zinc Chloride

ZnCl₂

Sodium Fluoride

NaF

Hydrogen Peroxide

H₂O₂

Frequently Asked Questions

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