Safe Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3)

By Admin, on September 1st, 2011

Ammonia Picture by Chemicalinterest

Objective:

To incorporate adequate safety precautions when working with or transporting NH3.

Background:

Personal protection is the responsibility of both the employer and the employee. Anhydrous ammonia is a strong alkali that can cause death or severe injury to body tissue due to its caustic, corrosive, freezing and dehydrating . . . → Read More: Safe Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3)

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Non-protein nitrogen (NPN)

By Asst Editor Liz C, on April 27th, 2011

Nitrogen being applied

Introduction

Anhydrous ammonia and urea are used to improve aerobic stability and increase the nitrogen content of silages made from low protein forage. They are more often used with maize silage, but are also used with sorghum and whole crop cereal silages, and high moisture grain.

Thorough mixing is necessary . . . → Read More: Non-protein nitrogen (NPN) in Silage

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