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ammonium nitrate |
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ammonium nitrate n (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless highly soluble crystalline solid used mainly as a fertilizer and in explosives and pyrotechnics. Formula: NH4NO3
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As carefully as the teenagers mix ammonium nitrate and diesel, Marsden
combines suspense and action with Ellie's thoughtful
self-examination and loads of detailed description (in particular, the
author has clearly done his research on prisoner psychology and
post-traumatic stress). Most attention has focused on packaged explosives and gunpowder, but
the experience of Oklahoma City highlighted another kind of threat: the
bomb made from ammonium nitrate fertilizer and fuel oil. 8 billion were $102 million lower
than 2005 revenues, mainly due to lower UAN and ammonium nitrate sales
volumes, which were affected by lower overall fertilizer consumption
during the 2006 planting season. |
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