How are nitrogen fertilizers and products for industry produced?
Nitrogen products are manufactured from feedstock ammonia, which is synthesized from natural gas, steam and air. Ammonia, the most concentrated nitrogen fertilizer, can be upgraded to produce other nitrogen products, including urea and ammonium nitrate. Urea, a solid product with high nitrogen content and excellent handling properties, is the major source of fertilizer nitrogen. Ammonium nitrate, used for industrial purposes, is made from ammonia and nitric acid. Liquid forms of urea and ammonium nitrate can be combined into nitrogen solutions for use as fertilizer. For further information, please see our Overview of PotashCorp and its Industry.
