As we know that in the ammonium nitrate, the crust and explosive properties are found, due to which the storage and handling are difficult to solve this problem with Ammonium Carbonate (CALCIUM Carbonate CaCO3) Mix. The amount of lime is up to 40%. This type of product's explosion is a quarter compared to pure ammonium nitrate.
This type of product in Europe is called CAIL NITRO. The corresponding techniqune is known by the name of the can. Such products are often found in the form of 20 to 25% nitrogen ammonium nitrate. Present nitrogen in Nitrate Form gets quick and easy to get the plants.
Properties of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate
CAN say Nitroline, Nitrochalk to the Can. Its grunnuals are brown or brown color and free flowing. It is very hydroscopic. So do this Moisture Free Bags Pack.
(i). Chemical Formula - CaNH4NO3
(ii). Molecular weight - 120 gm/mol
(iii). Moisture content - 1.0%
(iv). Ammonical, Nitrate, Nitrogen by wt. - 35.0%
Manufacturing Process
Raw Materials
(i). Ammonia
(ii). Nitric acid
(iii). Lime stone or Dolomite
(iv). Soapstone
Chemical Reaction
NH_3 + HNO_3 ⟶ NH_4NO_3
NH_4NO_3 + Ca ⟶ CaNH_4NO_3
Process Description
Liquid Ammonia and 60% send Nitric Acid to Combined Liquid Phase Reaction. Here agitator remains engaged. When the reaction is complete, send it to Vaccum Evaporator. Nitric acid has 60%. Therefore, 40% will be water which ventures. After the vapor, the slurry of NH4NO3 is received. Which moves to Pugmil. Here the pulverised Lime meet here can get the can. Which moves to Granulator. After drying it crushing and keep 2 to 4 mm size. Which moves to Screen.
Fine Particles 0.72mm Size Recycle in Pugmil and send over to crushing over Size, and required 2 to 4 mm granuals drums Let's go. Where there is coating by Lime Stone Dust. After coating product prills as Calcium Ammonium Nitrate is sent to the packing section.
Calcium Ammonium Nitrate Uses
(i). To make Dry Mixture can be mixed with Can Potassic and Phosphatic Fertilizer. But Mixture should be used in a few days.
(ii). It can be used in various crop systems.
(iii). Compared to other nitrogen fertilizers, Can have cost-effective options for farmers often.
(iv). It can also mix in water and can be sprinkled directly on the leaves of plants as a leafy fertilizer.
Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer Properties, Manufacturing Process and Uses