CAS Number:57‑13‑6
Synonyms: Urea; Carbamide; Aminomethanamide; Urea prills; Urea technical grade
Chemical Formula:CO(NH₂)₂
Molecular Weight:60.06 g/mol
Product Introduction
A white, free‑flowing prilled (spherical) solid with ≥98% purity and ~46% nitrogen content. Produced via high‑pressure reaction of ammonia and CO₂, then prilled into 1–2.8 mm pellets. Used extensively in fertilizers, industrial chemicals, resins, adhesives, animal feed, textile and pharmaceutical sectors.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White prills (1–2 mm) |
| Purity | ≥98–99.5% |
| Nitrogen Content | ~46% |
| Biuret Content | ≤0.5–1.2% |
| Moisture | ≤0.3–0.5% |
| pH (10% aq) | ~7–10 |
| Density (bulk) | ~705–770 kg/m³ (44–48 lb/ft³) |
| Melting Point | 132–135 °C |
| Solubility in Water @20 °C | ~1080–1120 g/L |
| Bulk Color / Free‑flowing | White, moderate dust, angle of repose ~27–34° |