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Anhydrous ammonia, which contains 82 percent nitrogen, is the most concentrated nitrogen fertilizer, as well as the “basic” nitrogen product that manufacturers upgrade into other nitrogen fertilizers such as urea. Because of its high nitrogen content, it is often the most cost-effective nitrogen fertilizer. Ammonia requires special equipment and technology to transport, store, and apply. It is applied by injecting it into the subsoil, where it combines with the soil’s moisture to provide the essential nitrogen nutrient.

The anhydrous ammonia production capacity of the Medicine Hat Complex is 1.2 million tonnes annually. It distributes ammonia and urea to its two partners, Viterra and CF Industries.

For additional information on ammonia:
(provided by CF Industries)
  Product Specifications Sheet:
    Anhydrous Ammonia Agricultural Grade
  Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS):
    Canadian Regulations MSDS-Ammonia

 


Anhydrous ammonia storage tanks



Anhydrous ammonia tank cars