UREA (Technical Grade Urea – TGU)
UREA (Technical Grade Urea – TGU)
Technical Grade Urea, also known as industrial or prilled urea, is a white, odorless, crystalline solid with the chemical formula CH₄N₂O and CAS 57-13-6. It’s highly soluble in water and contains approximately 46% nitrogen by weight, making it a potent nitrogen source.
Uses
Technical Grade Urea is highly versatile and finds applications across several industries:
- Agriculture: As a high-nitrogen fertilizer or feedstock for water-soluble NPK blends.
- Urea-Formaldehyde Resins: Used in adhesives, plywood, particle board, and laminated boards.
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF / AdBlue): Serves in NOₓ reduction systems for cleaner vehicle emissions.
- Chemical Synthesis: Raw material in dyes, pigments, plastics, fermentation, rubber, oil, and textile processes.
- Personal Care & Cosmetics: Moisturizer in skincare products like lotions, shampoos, and creams.
- Animal Feed: As a nitrogen supplement in ruminant feed formulations.
- Water Treatment: Used in various chemical treatments and industrial processes.
Typical Specifications
| Parameters | Typical Specifications |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥ 98–99.5% |
| Appearance | White, free-flowing prills or granules |
| Nitrogen Content | ~46% (w/w) |
| Biuret Content | Typically ≤ 1% |
| Melting Point | ~132–133 °C |
| Solubility | High (e.g., 119 g/100 mL at 25 °C) |
| Density | ~1.32 g/cm³ |
| pH (10% solution) | Neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 7–9) |
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