♦ Calcium Ammonium Nitrate Features (CAN)
Calcium ammonium nitrate or CAN, also known as nitro-limestone or nitrochalk, is a widely used inorganic fertilizer,
♦ Applications of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN)
1) Most calcium ammonium nitrate is used as a fertilizer. Fertilizer grade CAN contains roughly 8% calcium and 21-27% nitrogen.CAN is preferred for use on acid soils,as it acidifies soil less than many common nitrogen fertilizers. It is also used in place of ammonium nitrate where ammonium nitrate is banned.
2)Calcium ammonium nitrate is used in some instant cold packs as an alternative to ammonium nitrate.
CAN Calcium Ammonium Nitrate | ||||
ITEMS | STANDARDS | RESULTS | ||
Appearance | White Granular | Qualified | ||
Total Nitrogen , %(w/w) | ≥ 15 | 16.8 | ||
Calcium %(w/w) | ≥ 18 | 19 | ||
Water Insoluble %(w/w) | ≤ 0.02 | 0.011 | ||
pH | 5.6~6.8 | 6 | ||
Particle Size (2~4mm)% | ≥ 95 | 99 | ||
CONCLUSION | Qualified |
CAN Calcium ammonium nitrate +BORON | ||||
Test items | Specification | Test results | ||
Nitrogen | 15.1% min | 15.50% | ||
Nitrate Nitrogen | 14.0% min | 14.50% | ||
Ammonium Nitrogen | 1.1%min | 1.10% | ||
Calcium oxide | 25.8% min | 25.84% | ||
Calcium | 18.8% min | 18.85% | ||
Water-soluble matter | 0.1%max | 0.09% | ||
Boron | 0.2% min | 0.24% | ||
PH | 5-7 | |||
Appearance | Yellow round granular2-4mm |
Packing Details
Totally packed in 25kg paper bags net each with white color, or made to customer’s request.
25/50/1000kg per bag,woven bag with plastic bag;
Marks & logo could be signed by customers;
27MT in 1*20'FCL without Pallets ;
20MT in 1*20'FCL with Pallets ;
20MT in 1*20'FCL with 1000kg bags.