Ammonium nitrate (AN) is one of the most important industrial chemicals, being a very efficient nitrogen fertilizer and a major raw material for making explosives. AN and AN-based products are traded internationally. Unfortunately, it has a history of major explosion accidents, which makes its safety considerations very important.

Believed to be the only comprehensive book on ammonium nitrate published in recent times covering all operational aspects, with a focus on safety.

The book consolidates advanced expertise and practically relevant literature published over the last century to provide an accessible resource of reliable and practical information on the hazardous behaviour of AN-based products and their corresponding safety implications.

It provides an up-to-date and comprehensive review of ammonium nitrate technology, its properties, products, manufacturing processes, materials of construction, storage methods with good safety practices, transportation, relevant regulatory instruments, consequence analysis, and emergency planning. It presents an accident history, identifying the main learning points of interest.

The author is a leading international expert with over fifty years of experience in the ammonium nitrate industry. He has published many papers and has represented the fertilizer industry at the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and the International Maritime Organisation for many years.

• An essential library reference book: hardback with high-quality paper.

• 312 total number of pages, 42 figures, 34 tables, 234 references.

• 29 chapters - see list below

• ISBN 978-1-914584-21-3