Ammonium nitrate

Density

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Reference 1

Endpoint:

density, other

Type of information:

other: handbook

Adequacy of study:

weight of evidence

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

data from handbook or collection of data

Remarks:

Handbook data are considered from a trusted source. Data have been taken from many sources, including both compilations and the primary literature - where conflicts were found, the value deemed most reliable was chosen. The reference was peer-reviewed. In addition, the reference sources are indicated although not leading to sufficient information on the material & method used.

Guideline:

other: not mentioned

Principles of method if other than guideline:

Method followed unknown; data from handbook.

GLP compliance:

not specified

Type:

density

Density:

1.72 g/cm³

Remarks on result:

other: Near room temperature

Conclusions:

The CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (80th ed.) mentions a density near room temperature of 1.72 g/cm3 for ammonium nitrate.

Reference 2

Endpoint:

relative density

Type of information:

other: handbook

Adequacy of study:

weight of evidence

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

data from handbook or collection of data

Remarks:

Handbook data are considered from a trusted source. Data have been taken from many sources, including both compilations and the primary literature - where conflicts were found, the value deemed most reliable was chosen. The reference was peer-reviewed. In addition, the reference sources are indicated although not leading to sufficient information on the material & method used.

Guideline:

other: not mentioned

Principles of method if other than guideline:

Method followed unknown; data from handbook.

GLP compliance:

not specified

Key result

Type:

relative density

Density:

1.72

Remarks on result:

other: temperature not given in the handbook

Conclusions:

The Merck Index (12th ed.) mentions a relative density of 1.72 for ammonium nitrate.

Reference 3

Endpoint:

density, other

Type of information:

other: handbook

Adequacy of study:

weight of evidence

Reliability:

4 (not assignable)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

documentation insufficient for assessment

Guideline:

other: not mentioned

Principles of method if other than guideline:

Method followed unknown; data from handbook

GLP compliance:

not specified

Type:

density

Density:

1.725 g/cm³

Temp.:

25 °C

Conclusions:

Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials (9th. ed.) mentions a density of 1.725 g/cm3 at 25°C for ammonium nitrate.

Description of key information

Combining three handbook results, the relative density of ammonium nitrate is 1.72.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Relative density at 20C:

1.72

Additional information

The handbooks used:

-CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (80th ed.)

-The Merck Index (12th ed.)

-Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials (9th. ed.)