Anhydrous Ammonia
Product Description
Analysis: 82-0-0
Also known as NH3, Anhydrous Ammonia is produced by combining hydrogen gas that has been isolated from a feedstock (typically natural gas, but also liquefied petroleum gas or petroleum naptha) with nitrogen gas.
Properties:
- Colourless gas with a distinctive odour that is compressed into a liquid in pressurized tanks for storage and application
- Boils at -33°C
Advantages:
- Has the highest N content of any fertilizer at 82%, in a form that is readily available for plants
Drawbacks:
- Health hazard when inhaled or comes in contact with skin
- Traditionally one of the most popular fertilizer products, usage has declined in recent times due to regulations and safety concerns
Application methods:
- Injected into the soil via specialized applicators
Availability
Available from various external sources; no Agrico terminals
