Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solution

Product Description

Analyses: Typically available in two grades, 28-0-0 and 32-0-0; although other concentrations are available to a lesser degree

One of the most highly used liquid fertilizers, Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solution (UAN) is a solution of urea and ammonium nitrate mixed in water.

Properties:

  • Clear liquid

Advantages:

  • Safe to handle
  • Blends easily with most other nutrients and crop protection products

Drawbacks:

  • Corrosive to mild steel. Storage tanks need to be sealed/lined
  • Should not be mixed with products containing calcium nitrate
  • Higher concentrations of N can salt out in cool temperatures–this can be minimized through agitation
  • Risk of N volatilization when surface applied

Application methods:

  • Injected into the soil, sprayed broadcast onto the soil surface, dribbled on the surface in bands, foliar spray, added to irrigation water

Availability

Also available from various external sources

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Manufacturers

Master Safety Data Sheet