Urea

Urea is a colorless, crystalline substance that is highly soluble in water. It is an organic compound made up of carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, and oxygen, and is widely used in the agricultural and industrial sectors. Urea is the most widely used nitrogen fertilizer and is known for its high nitrogen content, making it a popular choice among farmers. Urea is synthesized from ammonia and carbon dioxide and is produced on an industrial scale through a process called the Haber-Bosch process. This process uses high pressure and temperature to convert ammonia and carbon dioxide into urea. The product is then cooled and dried to form solid urea crystals.


Granular Urea

No

Property

Units

Test Method

Value

1

Nitrogen Content

wt %

ISO 5315

46 MIN.

2

Moisture

wt %

ISO 2753

0.5 MAX.

3

Biuret

wt %

ISO 2754

1 MAX.

4

Particle Size (1-2.84 mm)

%

ISO 8397

90 MIN.

5

Formaldehyde

wt %

BS 6806-1

0.55 MAX.









Prilled Urea (Grade A)

No

Property

Units

Test Method

Value

1

Nitrogen Content

wt %

ISO 5315

46 MIN.

2

Moisture

wt %

ISO 2753

0.3 MAX.

3

Biuret

wt %

ISO 2754

1 MAX.

4

Particle Size (1-2.84 mm)

%

ISO 8397

90 MIN.

5

Formaldehyde

wt %

BS 6806-1

0.3 MAX.