Urea is a petrochemical that is a major component in fertilizers and other chemicals. It is produced from ammonia and carbon dioxide.
Urea is a chemical compound that has the chemical formula NH2CO. Urea is found in urine, sweat, saliva, and other bodily fluids. It can also be used as an industrial product.
It can be synthesized from ammonia and carbon dioxide by the following chemical reaction:
NH3 + CO2 → NH2CO + H2O
Urea is a chemical compound that is used as a fertilizer and an animal feed. It is also used in the manufacture of plastics and synthetic rubber.
Urea production process:
1 Urea plants convert ammonia (NH3) to nitric acid (HNO3), which reacts with urea to produce ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3).
2 Ammonia gas is produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, such as natural gas, coal, or oil.
3 Ammonia gas can be converted into liquid ammonia using heat or pressure.
4 Nitric acid can be made from air pollution control devices that remove nitrogen oxides from the air.
use
Urea can be applied to soil as a fertilizer to increase the nitrogen content. It can also be used with ammonium sulfate for the production of explosives, such as dynamite and blasting agents. The use of urea in fertilizers has been growing steadily since its discovery in 1828 because it provides a significant amount of nitrogen to soil which helps produce better crops.
Urea is a nitrogen-rich substance that is created through the decomposition of organic substances. Urea has been known to be used in fertilizers, plastics, and explosives. It also has many other applications in industry and agriculture.
Urea is a chemical compound that is primarily composed of nitrogen and carbon. The use of urea in petrochemical industry is as a raw material for ammonia production. Urea also has other uses, such as fertilizer and animal feed supplement.
The industrial production of urea starts with the production of ammonia from natural gas, coal, or oil-based sources.
| PROPERTY | UNITS | TEST METHOD | SPEC Value | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N2 content | Wt% | BS DIN EN 15478 | Min 46 | 46.16 |
| Biuret content | Wt% | BS DIN EN 15479 | Max 1.0 | 0.94 |
| Moisture | Wt% | ISO 760 | Max 0.3 | 0.15 |
| Particle size(1-2.4mm) | % | ISO 8397 | Min 92 | 98.1 |
| Formaldehyde | % | H.F.T 1.6 & SBB 0071-02-E | Max 0.4 | 0.25 |
| Formaldehyde in Industrial Urea | PPM | H.F.T 1.6 & SBB 0071-02-E | Max 100 | 10 |
| Anticake (eurasoft-150) | PPM | Eurasoft Method’s | Max 1000 | 350 |
| Anticake in Industrial Urea | PPM | Eurasoft Method’s | Max 25 | <25 |
| CAS Reg. No. | 57-13-6 |
| SciFinder nomenclature | Urea |
| Empirical formula | CH4N2O |
| Molar mass | 60.06 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystals or powder |
| Melting point | 133–135 ºC |
| Water solubility | 1.1 kg/L |