Molekula
Ammonium saltpeter - AR
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Ammonium saltpeter (ammonium nitrate, CAS 6484-52-2) is the ammonium salt of nitric acid, a white crystalline solid. It is used as a nitrogen fertilizer, an oxidising agent, and in mining and construction explosives. Formula H4N2O3, MW 80.04; ambient storage; signal word Warning. Molekula supplies Ammonium saltpeter - AR from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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500 g — $129.20 per pack
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Specifications
Specifications available on request — see Documents below or contact our sales team.
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 5.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90038718 |
| CAS Number | 6484-52-2 |
| Molecular Formula | H4N2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 80.04 |
| SMILES | [NH4+].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-] |
| UN Number | UN1942 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 31051000 |
| Tariff Code | 3105100010 |
Safety & GHS
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Oxidizing
GHS03
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is ammonium nitrate (CAS 6484-52-2) used for?
Ammonium nitrate, the ammonium salt of nitric acid, is a documented fertilizer and nitrogen source in agriculture, an oxidising agent, and an industrial explosive used in mining and construction blasting.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of ammonium nitrate?
The molecular formula is H4N2O3 and the molecular weight is 80.04.
How should ammonium nitrate be stored, and what are its hazards?
Store at ambient temperature. It carries the signal word Warning with hazard statements H272 (may intensify fire; oxidiser), H315 (causes skin irritation), H319 (causes serious eye irritation) and H335 (may cause respiratory irritation).
What grade of ammonium nitrate does Molekula offer?
This product, also listed as ammonium saltpeter, is supplied in AR (analytical reagent) grade.
Can Molekula supply ammonium nitrate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula supplies ammonium nitrate in quantities ranging from research scale to bulk.
What documentation comes with an ammonium nitrate order?
Each order is supplied with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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