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UREA

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ABOUT UREA

Urea, also known as carbamide, is a widely used nitrogen-rich compound that serves multiple purposes in agriculture and industry. It is highly soluble in water, making it an ideal and efficient source of nitrogen for plants. Urea is synthesized from ammonia and carbon dioxide, typically in a high-temperature, high-pressure process.

Uses of Urea:

  1. Agriculture:

    • Fertilizer: Urea is the most common nitrogen fertilizer used worldwide. It provides a readily available source of nitrogen, which is essential for plant growth.
    • Animal Feed: Urea is also added to animal feed as a non-protein nitrogen source, which ruminant animals can convert into protein through their digestive processes.

 

  2.Industrial:

    • Resins and Plastics: Urea is used in the production of urea-formaldehyde resins, which are used in adhesives, finishes, and molding compounds.
    • Pharmaceuticals: Urea is used in various pharmaceutical applications, including as a component in topical creams for its moisturizing properties.
    • Automotive: Urea is used in the production of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), which reduces nitrogen oxide emissions in diesel engines.

Characteristics of Urea:

  • Chemical Formula: CO(NH₂)₂
  • Physical Form: Typically found as white crystalline granules or pellets.
  • Solubility: Highly soluble in water.
  • Non-toxic: Urea is generally considered safe and non-toxic, making it suitable for widespread agricultural and industrial applications.