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white cloud

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5. I believe the cost of transportation is key

Reply to LeftInTX (Reply #4)

Thu Apr 25, 2013, 07:36 PM

Apr 2013

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The main disadvantage to the use of ammonium sulfate is its low nitrogen content relative to ammonium nitrate, which elevates transportation costs.[2]

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Ammonium sulfate has also been used in flame retardant compositions acting much like diammonium phosphate. As a flame retardant, it lowers the combustion temperature of the material, decreases maximum weight loss rates, and causes an increase in the production of residue or char.[10] Its flame retardant efficacy can be enhanced by blending it with ammonium sulfamate.[citation needed]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammonium_sulfate

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Any Ag geeks here? Why ammonium nitrate and not ammonium sulfate? [View all] LeftInTX Apr 2013 OP

I'm guessing they were producing for the country, Benton D Struckcheon Apr 2013 #1

No, it was a retail facility. They purchased ammonium nitrate and sold to local farmers. LeftInTX Apr 2013 #2

high-yield cropping is nutrient limited if there's sufficient water... mike_c Apr 2013 #3

Thanks - makes sense LeftInTX Apr 2013 #4

I believe the cost of transportation is key white cloud Apr 2013 #5