Ammonium Nitrate

Technical Profile of Nitrogen Nutrition

The ammonium nitrate produced by KuibyshevAzot is a high-concentration mineral fertilizer with a nitrogen content ranging from 35% to 50%. The chemical composition is based on ammonium nitrate, which provides a dual-phase effect: the nitrate form is immediately available for root uptake, while the ammonium form is retained in the soil complex, providing sustained nutrition throughout the growing season.

The Role of Granulation in Field Performance

The manufacturing process emphasizes high-quality granulation, which is essential for efficient mechanical application. The specific granular structure offers several operational benefits:

• Uniform Application: Consistent granule size ensures an even spread rate across the field, preventing uneven growth patches.
• Storage Stability: Optimized surface treatment reduces hygroscopicity, minimizing caking during storage and simplifying the loading process into spreaders and seeders.
• Controlled Release: The physical integrity of the granules allows for a steady release of nitrogen into the soil moisture profile.

Agronomic Application and Efficiency

Classified as a category 3 hazardous material, this fertilizer requires careful handling and adherence to safety protocols. Its primary objective is to drive vegetative growth and maximize the overall yield of diverse crops, including vegetables, fruits, potatoes, corn, and cereals.

• Cereal and Row Crops: Ideally suited for early spring top-dressing to support robust stem development and early vegetative vigor.
• Vegetable and Fruit Crops: Promotes significant expansion of the leaf apparatus, which is essential for subsequent yield accumulation.

The agronomic effectiveness of this product is maximized when incorporated into the soil, which significantly reduces nitrogen losses through ammonia volatilization. Due to its high nitrogen concentration, this fertilizer serves as an essential tool in intensive farming systems, providing a reliable means of balancing soil nitrogen levels and optimizing the productivity potential of various agricultural systems.