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Ammonium nitrate

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003477

A chemical compound with the formula NH4NO3, formed in the atmosphere from the reaction of ammonia with nitric acid. It exists as a solid particulate in cooler, drier conditions and as an aqueous solution in more humid environments. This compound is a major constituent of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and contributes to haze and reduced visibility.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003477
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoDeliquescence
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Ammonium nitrate",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A chemical compound with the formula NH4NO3, formed in the atmosphere from the reaction of ammonia with nitric acid. It exists as a solid particulate in cooler, drier conditions and as an aqueous solution in more humid environments. This compound is a major constituent of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and contributes to haze and reduced visibility.",
  "see_also": [
    "deliquescence"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/ammonium-nitrate/"
}

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