ANHYDROUS AMMONIA, technical
Anhydrous ammonia is a product of synthesis. It used for production of nitric acid and fertilizer production (ammonium nitrate, urea, MAP, etc.); in organic synthesis; as a coolant, in medicine, as a solvent for an essential category of nitrogen containing compounds; in agriculture as a nitrogen fertilizer.
Based on application 2 grades of ammonia are available: A and Ak.
Specification
| Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| А | Ак | |
| Ammonia content, by weight, %, min | 99,9 | 99,6 |
| Nitrogen content, by weight, %, min | — | 82 |
| Water content, by weight, (evaporation residue), % | — | 0,2-0,4 |
| Water content, by weight, by Fisher, %, max | 0,1 | — |
| Oil concentration, by weight, mg/dm3, max | 2 | 2 |
| Iron concentration, by weight, mg/dm3, max | 1 | 1 |
| Total chlorine content, by weight, m-1(mg/kg), max | — | 0,5 |
| Carbon monoxide content, by weight, m-1 (mg/kg), max | — | 40 |
Safety
Storage
Anhydrous ammonia is shipped in special ammonia rail tank cars.
Shelf life
1 year the date of production.