Ammonium nitrate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula NH???NO???. It is a white crystalline salt consisting of ions of ammonium and nitrate. It is highly soluble in water and hygroscopic as a solid, although it does not form hydrates. It is predominantly used in agriculture as a high-nitrogen fertilizer. Formula: NH???NO???Molar mass: 80.043 g/molIUPAC ID: Ammonium nitrateDensity: 1.72 g/cm³Melting point: 169.6 °C

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