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Vocabulary Term Details

Calcium ammonium nitrate

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_ammonium_nitrate)

Calcium ammonium nitrate, often abbreviated CAN, is a fertilizer which is a blend of about 20%-30% CaCO3 and 70%-80% Ammonium nitrate. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Nitrates
Double salts
N/AAmmonium nitrate

This term is used for the following terms: 
CAN

Approved Date
15-Oct-2012

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