2.5.3

Nitrogen Containing Fertilisers

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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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1.2Atomic Structure

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1.4States of Matter

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3.1Introduction to Organic Chemistry

3.2Hydrocarbons

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3.7Nitrogen Compounds

3.8Polymerisation

3.9Analytical Techniques

3.10Organic Synthesis

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