Ammonium nitrate
August 5, 2020
Subject: Science and tech Context: The catastrophic explosion at Beirut port has so far killed at least 100 people and injured around 4,000 Concept: Ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) is a white, crystalline chemical which is soluble in water. It is common chemical ingredient of agricultural fertilisers, the nitrogen rich compound is also the main component of the […]