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Ammonium nitrate Structure

Ammonium nitrate

Chemical Properties

Melting point 169 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 210 °C(lit.)
Density  1.72
Flash point 210°C
storage temp.  Store at RT.
solubility  H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
form  Solid
Specific Gravity 1.725
color  White
PH 4.5-6.0 (25℃, 50mg/mL in H2O)
Water Solubility  190 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Merck  14,534
CAS DataBase Reference 6484-52-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Ammonium nitrate (6484-52-2)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  O,Xi
Risk Statements  8-36/37/38-9
Safety Statements  17-26-36-37/39-41-16-15
RIDADR  UN 1942 5.1/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  BR9050000
3-10
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  5.1
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  31023090
Hazardous Substances Data 6484-52-2(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 2462 mg/kg

MSDS

Usage And Synthesis