Despite its toxicity and competition from substitutes like barium carbonate, industrial-grade barium nitrate still holds the leading position, due to demand emanating from explosives and pyrotechnics.

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Ammonia (NH 3) is traditionally produced through the energy-intensive Haber-Bosch process which converts nitrogen (N 2) and hydrogen (H 2) into NH 3 at high temperatures (400–500℃) and ...

In this Jan. 15, 2023, file photo, the faucet in Ana Maria Rodriguez's bathroom sink shows signs of corrosion, possibly due to nitrate pollution in Boardman, Ore. A report issued Wednesday shows ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently added segments of five rivers near large Iowa cities including Cedar Rapids to the state's impaired waters list for nitrate — over the repeated ...

If you’re following a low-potassium diet, avoid or limit high-potassium foods like bananas, potatoes, and whole grains. Instead, look for low potassium foods like apples, berries, or broccoli.

Potassium is essential for several key physiological activities including managing fluid balance, aiding muscle contraction, and maintaining regular heart rhythm. Despite the wide array of foods ...

What you eat and drink does more than fill your stomach — it also gives your body the nutrients it needs to thrive. Your overall diet can affect how you feel today as well as how you feel years ...

Unlike mitochondria, which use oxygen, this microbe powers its host by breathing nitrate. Initially found in a freshwater lake, researchers set out to determine how widespread these microbes are. To ...

Increasing levels of nitrate in Ontario’s watersheds including the Grand River is a serious issue for the entire province, says Mayor Kevin Davis. But the mayor is optimistic that solutions can be ...