At least 581 people were killed when more than 2,000 tonnes of the chemical detonated on-board a ship which had docked in the port More recently, an explosion involving ammonium nitrate and other ...

As with metal ores, it is useful to be able to calculate exactly what proportion the essential nutrients accounts for in a fertiliser. Ammonium nitrate (NH 4 NO 3) is commonly used as a fertiliser.

Following the destruction caused by ammonium nitrate exploding at Beirut's port, there are concerns globally about its storage. The chemical is widely used around the world, as a fertiliser or for ...