UREA (46% N)

Urea is the most important nitrogenous fertilizer in the market, with the highest Nitrogen content (about 46 percent). It is a white crystalline organic chemical compound. Urea is neutral in pH and can adapt to almost all kinds of soils. It is a waste product formed naturally by metabolizing protein in humans as well as other mammals, amphibians and some fish. Urea is widely used in the agricultural sector both as a fertilizer and animal feed additive.

The main function of Urea fertilizer is to provide the plants with nitrogen to promote green leafy growth and make the plants look lush. Urea also aids the photosynthesis process of plants. Since urea fertilizer can provide only nitrogen and not phosphorus or potassium, it’s primarily used for bloom growth.

Advantages of Urea Fertilizer

Superior Nitrogen content
Low production cost, as source is natural
Non-flammable and risk-free storage
Wide application range, for all types of crops and soils
Neutral pH and harmless to crops and soil
How to Use Urea Fertilizer?
Urea should be applied at the time of sowing. It should not come in contact with the seeds. It also can be applied as a top dressing.
Since Urea is highly Nitrogen-concentrated, it should be used in combination with earth or sand before its application.
Urea should not be applied when the soil contains free water or likely to remain wet for three or four days after application.
Tips of Blending Urea with Other Fertilizers
Urea can easily be blended with Mono-ammonium Phosphate (MAP) or Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP).
However, Urea must not be mixed with any superphosphate unless applied immediately after blending as Urea reacts with superphosphate liberating water molecules. This will produce a damp material that is hard to store and apply.

Urea Uses - What is Urea Used For?

It is mainly used as a nitrogen release fertilizer to make the product water-soluble.

Urea is used as a stabilizer in most nitrocellulose explosive products.

It is used in manufacturing high explosive materials like urea nitrate (CH5N3O4)

It is used as an important reagent in lanthanide chemistry.

It is used in creams/ointments that are used for rehydration.

It is used in hair removal creams and dish soaps.

It is used as a browning agent for pretzels.

It is used in manufacturing melamine.

It is used to detect the bacteria in the stomach through the urea breath test.