Although the modern-day "prilled" ammonium nitrate material is much less hydroscopic (picks up moisture from the air) than that of 20 years ago, it must still be protected by plastic when stored.

THE crystal structures of urea calcium nitrate and urea cadmium nitrate are being investigated as part of a survey of hydrogen bonding in urea inorganic salt complexes. Preliminary work has shown ...

Some movies show scenes with the ground suddenly opening up and people falling into fiery pits, but this just doesn't happen in real life. The first main earthquake hazard (danger) is the effect of ...

Among the IAEA’s key publications are its Safety Standards, which provide the fundamental principles, requirements and recommendations to ensure nuclear safety. They serve as a global reference for ...

The journal is led by natural hazards experts who collaborate to cultivate high-quality research. As part of the npj Series, this journal focuses on fostering global partnerships with the research ...

Calcium is essential for bone health. Yet 16 percent of 11–18 year olds and 9 percent of 16–49 year olds consume less than the Lowest Reference Nutrient Intake (LRNI) of calcium through food ...

Since little or no water in nature is chemically pure, most reports will indicate the presence of some natural occurring compounds such as calcium, magnesium, carbonates and chlorides ... Inorganics ...

You’ve probably heard of the chemical calcium in milk. But calcium shows up in lots of other stuff too. For example, the hard part of your bones and teeth is made from calcium connected to a chemical ...

Calcium's leading role is legendary. In fact, there seems to be no end to calcium's repertoire: It strengthens bones and teeth and new studies suggest that it may also prevent colon cancer, and ...

Process safety is about understanding hazards and risk, managing risk by providing the appropriate layers of protection to reduce the frequency and severity of incidents, and learning from incidents ...

Calcium supplements are often necessary for those with dietary restrictions to maintain bone health. Absorption is maximized when taken in small doses with the right foods, particularly those rich ...

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