FEATURES OF FIRE-EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES, EXTINGUISHING METHODS AND SAFE STORAGE CONDITIONS OF AMMONIUM NITRATE

Abstract

The storage of ammonium nitrate usually should be realized in separate single-story warehouse structures of at least II degree of fire resistance in accordance with Russian standards. At the same time, the maximum allowable amount of stored ammonium nitrate within the fire compartment should not exceed 5000 tons, while the simultaneous storage of 25000 or more tons is allowed in the Baltic countries (Latvia, Estonia). Authors attempt to substantiate the unification of fire safety requirements for ammonium nitrate storage in Russian and foreign standards by calculation and analysis.

Keywords

• ammonium nitrate
• fire-and-explosion hazard
• extinguishing
• storage