Calcium Ammonium Nitrate – CAN (Calcium Nitrate)

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) is a water-soluble nitrogenous fertiliser that is widely used in agriculture to provide plants with a balanced source of nitrogen and calcium. It is produced by combining ammonium nitrate and calcium carbonate, which results in a granular form of fertiliser that dissolves easily in water.

CAN is an excellent source of nitrogen for crops, as it is composed of two forms of nitrogen: ammonium nitrogen and nitrate nitrogen. Ammonium nitrogen is readily available to plants and helps promote vegetative growth, while nitrate nitrogen is more slowly released and supports the growth of flowers and fruits.

The addition of calcium to CAN provides plants with an important nutrient that is essential for strong cell walls and root development. Calcium also helps to improve soil structure and increase nutrient uptake by plants.

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate is also used in the mining industry primarily as a component in the production of explosives.