Ammonium Nitrate Production Cost Reports
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The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing an ammonium nitrate manufacturing plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for ammonium nitrate production, including the cost of ammonium nitrate production, ammonium nitrate plant cost, ammonium nitrate production costs, and the overall ammonium nitrate manufacturing plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating an ammonium nitrate production plant. These encompass manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure needs, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, and more.
Ammonium nitrate is chemical compound which serves as the base ingredient in the manufacture of commercial explosives. It is used extensively in fertilizers as a nutrient for producing antibiotics and yeast. It is also used for making explosives to modify the detonation rate of explosives like nitroglycerin which is driving its market growth. It is usually employed in insecticides, pyrotechniques, and herbicides and for manufacturing nitrous oxide. Furthermore, it acts as an absorbent for nitrogen oxides, and in freezing mixtures as an ingredient, in rocket propellants as an oxidizer and as a nutrient in yeast and antibiotics. Also, it is employed in the mining and construction industry as an explosives component.
The market for ammonium nitrate is led by its demand as a crucial component for producing commercial explosives, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and antibiotic products to a great degree. Its utilization as a component in explosive products further drives its market expansion for the defence, mining, and construction industries. Moreover, it is also used in the production of antibiotics, which enhances its demand in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.
The availability and cost of aluminium oxide’s feedstock, as well as market prices, distribution (which includes trading and transportation), logistics, etc., all play a key role in the industrial ammonium nitrate procurement process. Global procurement of this commodity is greatly influenced by its necessity as a key component for the automotive, defence, medical, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and construction industries.
Raw Material for Ammonium Nitrate Production
According to the Ammonium nitrate manufacturing plant project report, the major raw materials for Ammonium nitrate production include Ammonium Salts-Metal Nitrates; Nitric Acid-Anhydrous Ammonia.
Manufacturing Process of Ammonium Nitrate
The extensive Ammonium nitrate production cost report consists of this major industrial manufacturing process:
- Production from Metal Nitrates: A conventional metathesis reaction is used to produce ammonium nitrate in this process. In the process, ammonium salts react with metal nitrates leading to displacement and formation of Ammonium Nitrate salt.
- Production from Ammonia: In this process nitric acid reacts with anhydrous ammonia to generate ammonium nitrate, which results in the formation of an aqueous ammonium nitrate solution. After the formation of the solution, the excess water is then removed, and ammonium nitrate is subsequently converted into tiny beads for use in industry.
Ammonium Nitrate (NH4NO3) is a crystalline solid of ammonia and nitric acid. It is an ionic salt comprising ammonium cation (NH4)+ and the nitrate anion (NO3)-. It is a colourless crystalline substance that is soluble in water. It has a melting point of 169.6 °C [337.3 °F]. Its colour varies from white to brown. It is classified as an oxidizer and promotes the burning process; however, it is not explosive on its own but does when in contact with other combustible materials. It has a molar mass/molecular weight of 80.043 grams per mole. It has a density of 1.725 grams per cubic centimetre. Its melting, and boiling points are 442.8K (169.6 degrees C) and 483K (210 degrees C).
Ammonium Nitrate Production Cost Processes with Cost Analysis

Ammonium Nitrate Production from Metal Nitrates
The report is a detailed cost analysis of production of ammonium nitrate by a typical metathesis reaction.
Details: Germany - based plant Q1 2025 From $ 2499.00 USD

Ammonium Nitrate Production from Ammonia
The report is a detailed study of economics of ammonium nitrate by the reaction of nitric acid on anhydrous ammonia resulting in an aqueous ammonium nitrate solution.
Details: Germany - based plant Q1 2025 From $ 2499.00 USD
Product Details
Particulars | Details |
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Product Name | Ammonium Nitrate |
Scope | Manufacturing Process: Process Flow, Material Flow, Material Balance Raw Material and Product Specifications: Raw Material Consumption, Product and Co-product Generation Land and Site Cost: Offsites/Civil Works, Equipment Cost, Auxiliary Equipment Costs, Contingency, Engineering and Consulting Charges, Working Capital Variable Cost: Raw Material, Utilities, Other Variable Costs Fixed Cost: Labor Requirements and Wages, Overhead Expenses, Maintenance Charges, and Other Fixed Costs Financing Costs: Interest on Working Capital, Interest on Loans Other Costs: Depreciation Charges, General Sales, and Admin Cost |
Currency | US$ (Data can also be provided in the local currency) |
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- What will be the income and expenditures for an Ammonium Nitrate manufacturing plant?
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