Ammonia Volatilization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-001310",
  "term": "Ammonia Volatilization",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A process that commonly takes place when nitrogen is in an organic form known as urea. Urea can originate from animal manure, urea fertilizers and, to a lesser degree, the decay of plant materials. Ammonia volatilization is most likely to take place when soils are moist and warm and the source of urea is on or near the soil surface. Ammonia volatilization will also take place on alkaline soils (pH greater than 8).",
  "subject": "Ecosystems",
  "references": [
    "EPA Guidance for Federal Land Management in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Glossary at http://www.epa.gov/owow_keep/NPS/chesbay502/pdf/chesbay_glossary.pdf; Federal Land Management in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/ammonia-volatilization/"
}