ammonium nitrate
Farm field chemical
Ammonium nitrate is a chemical compound widely used as a high-nitrogen fertilizer in agriculture.
It is also a powerful oxidizer that can be combined with fuel oil to create explosives used in mining and construction.
This dual nature—agricultural staple and explosive precursor—has made it subject to regulation in many countries, particularly after its role in terrorist attacks and industrial disasters like the 2020 Beirut port explosion.
Explosive ignition event
- blastingExplosive material removal
- TNTPowerful blasting compound
- dynamitePowerful blasting compound
- nitroglycerinExplosive compound, cardiac drug
demolition · shockwave · primer · booster · detonator · blasting cap · Oklahoma City · Beirut
Losing electrons chemically
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- redoxElectron transfer chemistry
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- exothermicReleasing energy as heat
fuel mixture · propellant · solid rocket · cold pack · instant cold pack · chemical reaction · hygroscopic · crystalline
Nitrogenous metabolic waste compound
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- crop yieldAgricultural production amount
- soil amendmentSubstance improving dirt quality
plant growth · nutrients · calcium · sulfate · micronutrients · magnesium · top-dressing · granular
Explosive material removal
- quarryPit for extracting rock
- oreMetal-bearing rock
- excavationAct of unearthing
- tunnelingDigging underground passages
shaft · open-pit · overburden · fragmentation · stemming · burden · spacing · stope
detonation
Explosive ignition event
nitroglycerin · demolition · shockwave · primer · booster · detonator · blasting cap · Oklahoma City · Beirut · fuel oil
oxidation
Losing electrons chemically
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- redoxElectron transfer chemistry
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
exothermic · fuel mixture · propellant · solid rocket · cold pack · instant cold pack · chemical reaction · hygroscopic · crystalline
urea
Nitrogenous metabolic waste compound
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- crop yieldAgricultural production amount
soil amendment · plant growth · nutrients · calcium · sulfate · micronutrients · magnesium · top-dressing · granular · slow-release
blasting
Explosive material removal
- quarryPit for extracting rock
- oreMetal-bearing rock
- excavationAct of unearthing
tunneling · shaft · open-pit · overburden · fragmentation · stemming · burden · spacing · stope · adit
- mining chemicalscollectors, frothers, depressants, activators, frother
- Inorganic Compoundssodium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, aluminum oxide
- Agrochemicalsfertilizer, pesticides, pesticide, herbicides, herbicide
- Farm Inputsmanure, compost, fertilizer, NPK, phosphorus
- fertilizersfertilizer, phosphorus, potassium, compost, urea
- hazardous chemicalsacid, chlorine, fluorine, bromine, hydrofluoric acid
ammonium nitrateherbicide
Vegetation-destroying chemical
glyphosate · plant killer · defoliant · Agent Orange · weed killer
ammonium nitratepotash
Alkaline fertilizer compound
potassium chloride · superphosphate · bone meal · organic compost · manure
ammonium nitratesand
Fine rock particles
water · table salt · sodium chloride · clay · glass beads
ammonia, nitrogen, nitrate, nitro, nitrous, ammonite, nitrile, nitrite, nitrates