Ammonium Nitrate Production Cost Analysis 2020

Ammonium nitrate is a chemical compound and the nitrate salt of the ammonium cation. In appearance, it is a white crystalline solid that is highly miscible in water. Ammonium nitrate also occurs as a natural mineral, known as gwihabaite – the ammonium analogue of saltpeter, and is found in the driest regions of the Atacama Desert in Chile.

Ammonium nitrate is predominantly utilised in agriculture as a high-nitrogen fertiliser. It is the most common nitrogenous component present in artificial fertilisers and has an NPK rating of 34-0-0, which means that it has 34% nitrogen. It is also used as an oxidising agent and serves as a component of explosive mixtures, which are further used in mining, quarrying, and civil construction. It is the principal constituent of ANFO, which is a popular commercial explosive that accounts for 80% of the explosives of North America. It also finds its application in some instant cold packs.

Procurement Resource provides an in-depth cost analysis of Ammonium Nitrate production. The report incorporates the manufacturing process with detailed process and material flow, capital investment, operating costs along with financial expenses and depreciation charges. The study is based on the latest prices and other economic data available. We also offer additional analysis of the report with detailed breakdown of all cost components (Capital Investment Details, Production Cost Details, Economics for another Plant Location, Dynamic Cost Model).