Chemical Safety - Storing Ammonium Nitrate

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The discussion centers on the safety of storing ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) in sealed containers within a temperature range of -30°F to 170°F. It emphasizes the importance of consulting the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for ammonium nitrate to understand the risks associated with its storage. The user contemplates using ammonium nitrate as a cooling agent in a temporary refrigeration device, highlighting the need for safe handling practices in warm environments. The consensus is that proper storage conditions and adherence to safety guidelines are crucial to prevent hazards.

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  • Understanding of ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) chemical properties
  • Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
  • Knowledge of safe chemical storage practices
  • Basic principles of thermodynamics related to refrigeration
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  • Review the MSDS for ammonium nitrate for detailed safety information
  • Research safe storage methods for ammonium nitrate in varying temperatures
  • Explore alternative cooling agents for temporary refrigeration devices
  • Learn about the chemical reactions involved in refrigeration systems
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Chemical safety professionals, storage facility managers, and individuals interested in refrigeration technology will benefit from this discussion.

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Hello, I'm thinking about creating a temporary refrigeration device for cooling items in a hot enclosure (i.e closed car in the sun), and I was thinking about using on-demand NH3NO4 as the cooling agent. I understand how the reaction works and the implications of using the chemical, but I'm more thinking about storing the chemical in a warm environment.

So here's the question specifically: would anhydrous NH3NO4 be dangerous to store in dry, sealed containers of, say, 50-500g a piece? We'll say the absolute maximum temperature of the car will be 170 degrees F and the minimum, -30F.
 
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Your first stop should be to look at the MSDS for storage of any chemicals.

http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9927336
 
Keep it as a solution maybe?
 

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