Urea
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Urea serves an important role in the metabolism of nitrogen-containing compounds by animals and is the main nitrogen-containing substance in the urine of mammals. It is a colourless, odourless solid, highly soluble in water and practically non-toxic. Dissolved in water, it is neither acidic nor alkaline. Urea is widely used in fertilizers as a convenient source of nitrogen. Urea is also an important raw material for the chemical industry. Urea is a white crystalline solid substance containing 46% nitrogen. It’s widely used in the agricultural industry as fertilizer.
The most common application of urea is as a type of fertilizer. Over 90% of the world\'s production of the substance is done for fertilizer-related products. When used in this way, it usually takes the form of granules, prills, or crystals. These may be manually distributed by farmers or scattered with the aid of farming equipment. It is also often used in fertilizing solutions, since it is highly water soluble.
Exact specifications can be observed bellow:
Specification: 46% GRANULAR
Quality: Standard Export Quality
Nitrogen: 46% By Weight minimum
Moisture: 0.5% Max Fisper / 0.3% Max Dryer
Biuret: 1% Max By Weight
Anti-Caking Agent: Treated Against Anti-Caking
Free Ammonia: 160 pkt, ppm max
Granulation: 1-4mm 90%
Lesser than 2mm 1%
Greater than 3mm 4%
Melting Point: 132 Degrees Celsius
Colour: Standard White or Pure White Prilled
Free From: Harmful Substances
Radiation: Certified fully non-radioactive
100% Free Flowing
Prilled Urea:
| Property |
Units |
Test Method |
Value |
| Nitrogen Content |
WT% |
201-E |
46.3 min. |
| moisture |
WT% |
805-1-E* |
0.3 max. |
| biuret |
WT% |
135-E |
1 min. |
| particle size (1-2.84 mm) |
% |
158-E |
90 min |