What is the formula of ammonium nitrate?
NH4NO3
What happens when you mix water and ammonium nitrate?
If you gently heat ammonium nitrate that has dissolved in water, the solution breaks down to release nitrous oxide, commonly called laughing gas. Because solid ammonium nitrate can undergo explosive decomposition when heated in a confined space, its shipment and storage are subject to government regulations.
Can ammonium nitrate self explode?
At high enough temperatures, however, ammonium nitrate can violently decompose on its own. This process creates gases including nitrogen oxides and water vapour. It is this rapid release of gases that causes an explosion. It’s relatively difficult for a fire to trigger an ammonium nitrate explosion.
Is ammonium nitrate illegal?
Because of its danger and potential use by terrorists, ammonium nitrate is subject to strict regulation in most places. In 2011, according to NBC News, the Department of Homeland Security established rules limiting the sale of the compound, which is also used as an explosive in the construction and mining industries.
What temperature does ammonium nitrate explode?
400 degrees Fahrenheit
Does ammonium nitrate dissolve in water?
Ammonium nitrate is a colourless crystalline substance (melting point 169.6 °C [337.3 °F]). It is highly soluble in water; heating of the water solution decomposes the salt to nitrous oxide (laughing gas).
What are the dangers of ammonia?
Exposure to high concentrations of ammonia in air causes immediate burning of the eyes, nose, throat and respiratory tract and can result in blindness, lung damage or death. Inhalation of lower concentrations can cause coughing, and nose and throat irritation.
Will sodium nitrate kill you?
The oral lethal dose for humans has been estimated to vary from 33 to 250 mg nitrite/ kg. Sodium nitrite has the potential to kill and cause sub-lethal effects in humans; the organs most affected would be those with high oxygen demands such as the brain and the heart.