Qatar Fertiliser Company Granular Urea
- CAS Number
- 57-13-6
- Chemical Family
- Urea & Urea Derivatives
- Molecular Formula
- NH2 – CO – NH2
Qatar Fertilizer Company Granular Urea is a solid fertilizer containing 46.0% of Nitrogen. It is produced by the reaction of Ammonia and Carbon Dioxide under high pressure, both feed stocks being supplied by the ammonia plant. The urea produced in solution is turned into a solid fertilizer of spherical granules, in the final section of urea plant called granulation plant.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Granules
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Other Agricultural Crops
Product Families
- Fertilizers & Nutrients
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Fertilizer
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Storage
The product should be stored in cool, dry conditions, in well sealed receptacles and protected from heat and direct sunlight. Store the product only in the original receptacle. Suspend de unloading process in case of high humidity ( > 74%), drizzle, fog or wetness of the conveyor/transport system. Keep closed the ventilators of the hatches till the complete discharge of cargo. The plastic covers / sheets if any on the cargo has to be retained till the total discharge of the cargo from the hatches. Keep opened only hatches being discharged . The remaining hatches to remain closed as precaution against bad weather & contamination. To avoid deterioration of product quality and size, grabs should preferably be used for discharging the cargo, or other means like bucket elevators with rubber conveyors can be used. Ship unloaders having screw conveyors should not be used. Spilled cargo should be segregated and not mixed with the normal cargo.
- Appearance
- White, Granular, Free Flowing
- Contaminants
- No foreign matters
- Technology
- Agrochemicals
- Safety Information
Before handling and using of product , the personnel must be aware of the dangers implied. This information is available in SDS and on the product label. Any unavoidable deposit of dust must be regularly removed. Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
- Agrochemical Functions
- Fertilizer
Technical data
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8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biuret | max. 1 | % | AOAC 960.04 |
| Bulk Density (20°C) | 1.323 | g/cm³ | — |
| Ignition Temperature | Not Ignitable | — | — |
| Melting Range | 132 - 135 | °C | — |
| Moisture | max. 0.5 | % | ASTM E 203 |
| Nitrogen | min. 46 | % | U-20B |
| Particle Size Between 2 - 4 mm | min. 90 | % | ISO 8397 |
| pH (20°C) | 9.2 - 9.5 | — | — |
