10.4.7

NPK Fertilisers - N-containing Compound

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Nitrogen-Containing Compounds in Fertilisers

The nitrogen-containing compounds that are found in fertilisers are made using ammonia and nitric acid, which is manufactured by oxidising ammonia.

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Ammonium nitrate reaction

  • Reacting nitric acid and ammonia produces ammonium nitrate:
    • Ammonia + nitric acid → ammonium nitrate
    • NH3(aq) + HNO3(aq) → NH4NO3(aq)
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Exceptionally rich in nitrogen

  • Because it contains two sources of nitrogen, ammonium nitrate is ideal for use in fertilisers.

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