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.
A mixture of sodium nitrate, calcium nitrate and potassium nitrate is used as energy storage material in prototype plants, such as Andasol Solar Power Station and the Archimedes project. It is also used in the wastewater industry for facultative microorganism respiration.odium nitrate should not be confused with sodium nitrite, which is also a common food additive and preservative used for example, in deli meats. Less common applications include as an oxidizer in fireworks replacing potassium nitrate commonly found in black powder and as a component in instant cold packs.