Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN)

Description

1. Product Overview

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) is a high-performance nitrogen fertilizer combining calcium and ammonium nitrate in a free-flowing granular form. It delivers rapidly available nitrogen (ammonium and nitrate) for fast crop uptake while supplying calcium for improved soil structure and crop quality. CAN’s balanced nutrient profile reduces volatilization risk and improves nutrient use efficiency versus straight urea or ammonium-only sources, making it strategically important for large-scale agriculture, plantation operations, and industrial bulk fertilizer programs. The product is designed for industrial buyers seeking consistent agronomic performance, reliable supply, and cost-effective nutrient management at commercial scale.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Calcium ammonium nitrate (typical formula: Ca(NO3)2·NH4NO3 matrix with inert carriers)

• Nitrogen content (total N): typically 26% (split approximately 50% nitrate-N, 50% ammonium-N); confirm batch certificate for exact value

• Calcium (CaO equivalent): typically 8–10% (as Ca2+ from calcium nitrate component)

• Purity / grade: Industrial agricultural grade, free from heavy metal contaminants beyond regulatory limits; certificate of analysis (CoA) provided per shipment

• Physical form: Homogeneous, free-flowing granules

• Color: Light grey to beige (batch dependent)

• Particle size: 2.0–4.0 mm typical granule size (or custom sieving on request)

• Bulk density: 1.0–1.2 g/cm3 (approx. 1000–1200 kg/m3)

• Moisture content: ≤ 1.0–1.5% (typical; per CoA)

• Solubility: Highly soluble in water; suitable for soil application and fertigation (confirm solubility limits for specific systems)

• Chemical stability: Stable under normal storage; non-hygroscopic formulation options available for humid climates

• Packaging options: 25 kg woven polypropylene bags with inner PE lining, 500–1200 kg bulk big-bags (FIBC), and loose bulk for bulk carriers or tipping trucks

• Shelf life: Stable for 12–24 months when stored in dry, ventilated conditions away from moisture and incompatible substances; CoA-backed warranty on nutrient assay at shipment

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Large-scale commercial agriculture, plantation estates (oil palm, sugarcane, rubber), contract farming operations, fertilizer blending plants, and agricultural cooperatives.

• Specific use cases: Pre-plant nitrogen application, top-dressing during vegetative growth, split nitrogen programs, fertigation systems where high solubility is required, and as a feedstock in on-site blending to produce tailor-made NPK blends.

• Why it outperforms alternatives: CAN provides a dual-form nitrogen supply (nitrate + ammonium) that ensures immediate availability (nitrate) and sustained uptake (ammonium), reducing the risk of nitrogen loss through volatilization compared with urea-based fertilizers. The calcium fraction improves soil structure (reducing exchangeable sodium issues) and strengthens cell walls, enhancing crop quality and shelf life. For commercial operators, this translates into higher nutrient use efficiency, more predictable yield responses, and lower re-application frequency—improving operational efficiency and total cost of nutrient management.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Manufactured under controlled processes with batch CoA and traceability to ensure nutrient assays meet specification.

• Supply reliability: Scalable production and contracted logistic partners for steady supply to regional hubs and large estates, reducing procurement risk for seasonal demand peaks.

• Logistics capability: Available in bulk sea containers, bulk tanker/loose shipments, and palletized bag/big-bag options; handling and loading protocols optimized to minimize moisture ingress and caking.

• Price competitiveness: Competitive unit pricing for bulk 20 MT orders with volume-tiered discounts and long-term contract pricing available for recurring purchasers.

• Sustainability benefits: Lower nitrogen loss potential vs. surface-applied urea (when managed correctly), potential to reduce total N input per ton of yield, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions associated with lower volatilization; options for lower-impurity formulations to meet regulatory sustainability criteria.

• Technical support: Agronomic advisory services, application guides, MSDS, CoA on shipment, and technical documentation to support integration into existing fertilizer programs and compliance with buyer specifications.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT

• Loading capacity (MT per container):

  • 20-foot container (bulk bag/palletized): up to 20–22 MT depending on packaging and container configuration

  • 40-foot container (bulk bag/palletized): up to 24–26 MT depending on packaging and container configuration

  • Bulk/loose loading for ship or truck: variable, up to available vessel or trailer capacity; confirm per contract