Liquid ammonia
Production
CAS Number : 7664-41-7
Chemical formula : NH3
Use:
Ammonia has high application in production of a nitric acid and mineral fertilizers such as ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, and Urea. Ammonia is also applied to produce chemical and military products e.g. soda, polishing substances and explosives, also it is used for rocket fuel obtaining. Important application of ammonia is using it as a cooling agent in refrigerator units. It is also a good solvent. Liquid ammonia is also used in medicine for inhalation.
Transportation : by special railway tanks and truck tanks and also in metal cylinders. Transportation of liquid ammonia can be by any types of closed vehicle, in accordance with the rules of transportation of hazardous materials, which is established on the type of transport.
Shelf life : One year from the production date.
