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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