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Nitrogen

July 1, 2013

The article presents an overview of the nitrogen chemical market as of July 2013, including the production of ammonia compounds. Industrial uses for ammonia include fertilizers, explosives, and plastics. Other topics include industrial capacity of U.S. ammonia producers CF Industries Holdings Inc., Koch Nitrogen Co., PCS Nitrogen, Inc., and Agrium Inc., the impact of natural gas prices on the nitrogen industry, and demand for corn crops for ethanol production.

Publication Year 2013
Title Nitrogen
Authors Lori E. Apodaca
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Mining Engineering
Index ID 70099764
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Minerals Information Center