STUDIES FOR ALTERNATIVE ANTI-CAKING ADDITIVES USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF AMMONIUM NITRATE

Abstract

In the production of ammonium nitrate, powdered, caking and grain size to the desired standards cause great problems in prilling and granulation processes. In this study, the problems of caking were discussed in the final product in ammonium nitrate production. Additives are added at certain stages of production to reduce and eliminate the problems of caking. The product is usually passed through a drum where it is fed with anti-caking additives with the help of a dosing system before the packaging process. At the next stage it is stored under appropriate conditions and placed on the market. In this study, mixtures containing different components, petroleum-derived chemicals (liquid and solid paraffin) and inorganic salts were formed and their physical properties were determined by standard analysis methods. A quick caking measurement test was performed by dosing operations providing ammonium nitrate product remained within the range standard specifications. The study was completed by identifying the mixtures that give the best results.