ANFO seemed to be an acronym for ammonium nitrate and fuel oil. From Wordnik.com. [Underworld] Reference
The oxidizer is called ammonium dinitramide A.D.N. From Wordnik.com. [NASA Watch: Keith Cowing: December 2008 Archives] Reference
You may recall ammonium nitrate was used in the Oklahoma City bombing. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 21, 2008] Reference
Baker's ammonia is also known as ammonium carbonate, and can be found at drugstores. From Wordnik.com. [MousePlanet] Reference
The salts formed by the action of the base ammonium hydroxide on acids are called ammonium salts. From Wordnik.com. [An Elementary Study of Chemistry] Reference
The material is called ammonium nitrate binary explosive and it is used sometimes for target practice. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 21, 2006] Reference
Scientists say they're unable to pinpoint the sources of the ammonium, which is carried in rain and snow. From Wordnik.com. Reference
When this base is neutralized with acids there are formed the corresponding salts, known as the ammonium salts. From Wordnik.com. [An Elementary Study of Chemistry] Reference
Farmers may also use artificial fertilizers such as ammonium sulphate. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 6] Reference
Potassium iodid, alkaline agents such as ammonium carbonate and potassium carbonate, have been administered. From Wordnik.com. [Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1] Reference
As its basic raw material it uses molasses as well as some chemical products such as ammonium phosphate, urea and ammonium sulphate. From Wordnik.com. [INAUGURATION OF THE YEAST PLANT-SUGAR MILL] Reference
Gaya admitted he tried to rent a house in which the group planned to store bomb-making chemicals, such as ammonium nitrate. From Wordnik.com. [canada.com Top Stories] Reference
Gaya and Saad Khalid were arrested while unloading bags labelled ammonium nitrate "from a truck driven by an undercover police officer. From Wordnik.com. [Brandon Sun Online - Top Stories] Reference
2 The ammonia can be in liquid form such as ammonium hydroxide or as a dry gas. From Wordnik.com. [Enviroblog: Chloramine + Lead Pipes + Fluoride = Contaminated tap water Archives] Reference
Basic ammonium phosphate in concretionary nodules, 328. From Wordnik.com. [Manures and the principles of manuring] Reference
NESWEEK: But was it an ammonium-nitrate mix of some sort?. From Wordnik.com. ['And We're Going To Go To Trial'] Reference
Saturate the rest of the filtrate with ammonium sulphate. From Wordnik.com. [The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged.] Reference
Precipitated ammonium phosphate in concretionary nodules, 328. From Wordnik.com. [Manures and the principles of manuring] Reference
The ammonium tends to produce softer pictures and bluish tones. From Wordnik.com. [Photographic Reproduction Processes] Reference
Weigh out ammonium tartrate, 5 grammes, and add to the dilute must. From Wordnik.com. [The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged.] Reference
The second: a fifteen per cent solution of ammonium carbonate in water. From Wordnik.com. [The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI)] Reference
A dilute solution of ammonium sulphide can be employed as a clearing agent. From Wordnik.com. [Photographic Reproduction Processes] Reference
Chemicals including ammonium nitrate, sodium chlorate, potassium chlorate, saltpeter and sulfur. From Wordnik.com. [In A Cabin In The Woods] Reference
The outside of the form was covered with metallized plastic, also impregnated with ammonium nitrate. From Wordnik.com. [Hail to the Chief] Reference
Weigh out and mix the ash from 10 grammes of yeast; ammonium tartrate, 10 grammes; cane sugar, 100 grammes. From Wordnik.com. [The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged.] Reference
Add to each flask containing 20 c.c. solution, 2 c.c. of a sterile 2 per cent. solution of ammonium sulphate. From Wordnik.com. [The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged.] Reference
Certain samples contain small quantities of ammonium sulphocyanate, an extremely poisonous substance for plants. From Wordnik.com. [Manures and the principles of manuring] Reference
This is exactly what takes place when the base lime comes in contact with an ammonium salt, such as sulphate of ammonia. From Wordnik.com. [Manures and the principles of manuring] Reference
Add a few drops of sodium nitroprusside solution, make alkaline with ammonia, then saturate with ammonium sulphate crystals. From Wordnik.com. [The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged.] Reference
Alternatively, though usually less effectively, you could add some ammonium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate to the container. From Wordnik.com. [Practical Taxidermy A manual of instruction to the amateur in collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens of all kinds. To which is added a chapter upon the pictorial arrangement of museums. With additional instructions in modelling and artistic taxidermy.] Reference
The FBI found a receipt for ammonium nitrate fertilizer -- the same substance used in the bombing -- in Terry Nichols's basement. From Wordnik.com. [How Strong Is The Case?] Reference
The solution of ammonium sulphocyanate should be compounded with auric chloride to tone the picture at the same time it is fixed; thus. From Wordnik.com. [Photographic Reproduction Processes] Reference
Experts say that ammonium perchlorate has an ozone-depleting potential as high as other chemicals scheduled for phaseout by the year 2000. From Wordnik.com. [A Major Polluter?] Reference
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