GRIGGS v. DUKE POWER CO., (1971) No. 124 Argued: December 14, 1970 Decided: March 8, 1971
Ammonium Nitrate and fertilizers. Ammonium Nitrate is generally used as a fertilizer. It is actually sold in the form of pellets that are coated with clay. The reason why it is very popular in agriculture is because of the high nitrogen amount in this compound.
Ammonium is also used in the production of fertilizers and explosives. It is also used in the rocket propellant and also in water filters and as food preservatives. Summary. 1  Ammonia is a weak base and is un-ionized. 2  On the other hand, Ammonium is ionised.3  Ammonia gives out a strong smell whereas Ammonium does not smell at all.4  Ammonia is toxic or harmful to aquatic organisms.mmonia is a weak base and is un-ionized. On the other hand, Ammonium is ionised. One of the noticeable differences between the two is that Ammonia gives out a strong smell whereas Ammonium does not smell at all.