Aqua ammonia (NH3∙H2O) (ammonia water) is produced by dissolving of ammonia gas in the water. There are two grades depending on the purpose: Grade «А» – used for industrial purpose. Grade «B» – used in agriculture as effective fertilizer for top-dressing of tilled crops. Use of ammonia water in agriculture allows sharply reducing labor costs due to full mechanization of the process of transportation, storage and application of fertilizers.
Main technical characteristics
| Name of parameter | Normal values by grade | |
|---|---|---|
| A | B | |
| Appearance | Transparent colorless liquid | Transparent colorless liquid; yellow color is allowed |
| Mass fraction of ammonia, %, no less than | 25 | 25 |
| Percentage by weight of fixed residue, g/dm3, no more than | 0.07 | not standardized |
| Percentage by weight of dioxide of carbon, g/dm3, no more than | not standardized | 8 |
Aqua ammonia is a non-combustible and non-explosive liquid. Personal protective equipment for skin and respiratory system must be used while handling Aqua ammonia.
Transportation
Aqua ammonia is transported by railroad, automobile and water transport in sealed transport facilities, in compliance with goods transportation regulations applied to this type of transport means.
Storage
Aqua ammonia is stored in hermetically sealed containers indoors or in storage dedicated reservoirs. Shelf life – 3 months from the date of production.
Producers
- NAK Azot
- Nevinnomyssky Azot
