Fertilizer compositions and methods of making and using the same

US9527779B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9527779-B2
Application numberUS-201414539745-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateNov 12, 2014
Priority dateNov 12, 2013
Publication dateDec 27, 2016
Grant dateDec 27, 2016

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Generally, the instant disclosure relates to fertilizer compositions and methods of making and using the same. More specifically, the instant disclosure relates to blast suppressant and/or blast resistant ammonium nitrate fertilizer compositions, as well as methods of making and using the same.

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What is claimed is: 1. A fertilizer composition, comprising: an ammonium nitrate material; and an effective amount of a stabilizer material to result in a specific impulse of not greater than 13.5 kPa*ms/kg when measured in accordance with a blast propagation test; wherein the stabilizer material comprises an aluminum production byproduct, wherein the stabilizer material is at least 12.5 wt. % of the total fertilizer composition. 2. The composition of cl…

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  • Chemistry & Metallurgy · mapped topic

  • Chemistry & Metallurgy · mapped topic

  • C05C1/02Primary

    Chemistry & Metallurgy · mapped topic

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What does patent US9527779B2 cover?
Generally, the instant disclosure relates to fertilizer compositions and methods of making and using the same. More specifically, the instant disclosure relates to blast suppressant and/or blast resistant ammonium nitrate fertilizer compositions, as well as methods of making and using the same.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Alcoa Inc, Alcoa Usa Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification C05C1/02. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Dec 27 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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