Ammonium Nitrate
Formula:NH4NO3
Molecular Weight:80.04
Melting Point:1690
Boiling Point:2100
State at room temperature:Solid
Ionic Compound
Molecular Geometry: Crystal Structure
Description: Hazardous and may cause fire or explosion if it comes to contact with other things
Uses of compound: Used as military explosives
Extra info.: Also called nitric acid and ammonium salt. This coumpound mixed with fuel oil was used for terroristic acts such as the Oklahoma City Bombing.
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