| 单词 | ammonium nitrate |
| 例句 | After World War II, the government found itself with a tremendous surplus of ammonium nitrate. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Because ammonium nitrate, the main ingredient in many explosives, happens to be an excellent source of nitrogen. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z But scientists in the Department of Agriculture had a better idea: Spread the ammonium nitrate on farmland as fertilizer. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z To get to the dam and blow it up, the three need a boat and 500 pounds of ammonium nitrate fertilizer. REVIEW: Night Moves: Political Thriller at a Slow Boil 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z In the summer of 2020, about 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate that were stockpiled in the port of Beirut in Lebanon accidentally exploded, killing more than 200 people and injuring thousands. When Culture Is Threatened, They Come to the Rescue 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Think, too, of that horrific explosion of ammonium nitrate in the Texas fertilizer plant. Corporate greed is poisoning America — literally 2013-05-20T17:04:00Z Fertilizer plants that hold more than 400 pounds of ammonium nitrate, for instance, are required to notify the Department of Homeland Security. Could regulators have prevented the Texas fertilizer plant explosion? 2013-04-28T14:00:00Z A plant in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, that manufactured ammonium nitrate fertilizer — the same explosive chemical stored in West — exploded on Dec. 13, 1994, killing four people and injuring 18. Could regulators have prevented the Texas fertilizer plant explosion? 2013-04-28T14:00:00Z While the exact cause of the explosion is unknown, a federal official told the New York Times that investigators believed it was caused by the ammonium nitrate. Could regulators have prevented the Texas fertilizer plant explosion? 2013-04-28T14:00:00Z The previous two reports have focused on specific examples of disasters around the world, including extreme weather and climate events, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, extinction events and even the ammonium nitrate explosion in Beirut in 2020. We Are Racing Toward Earth’s Catastrophic Tipping Points 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Other materials found in the home included 58 pounds of ammonium nitrate, 30 pounds of aluminum powder and 26 pounds of sodium salicylate. Explosive materials in New Jersey home caused blast that killed 2 men, 2 children, officials say 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The explosion killed at least 220 people and wounded thousands more when hundreds of tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse detonated just after 6 p.m. Lebanon mourns blast victims after three years with no accountability 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, many in Lebanon have been losing faith in the domestic investigation and some have started filing cases abroad against companies suspected of bringing in the ammonium nitrate. On 3rd anniversary, Beirut port blast probe blocked by intrigue and even the death toll is disputed 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z More than 220 people were killed in the blast caused by hundreds of tonnes of ammonium nitrate unloaded at the port years earlier. Three years since port blast, Lebanon’s firefighters grind on as challenges pile up 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z The company says an analysis of the inflator is still under way, but initial findings indicate the inflator rupture is related to a manufacturing defect and was not caused by deterioration of the ammonium nitrate. GM recalls nearly 900 vehicles with Takata air bag inflators, blames manufacturing problem 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z The farmer’s son was wounded in the blast, which was apparently fueled by a device containing ammonium nitrate. Roadway bombs planted by drug cartel kill 6 law enforcement officers in Mexico, officials say 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The ammonium nitrate inside the airbags degrades and becomes more volatile over time, with the degradation happening faster in hot and humid climates. Do-not-drive warning issued for 2003 Dodge Rams after Takata airbag death 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Uralchem, Russia's biggest potash and ammonium nitrate producer, expects the opening of an ammonia export terminal near the Black Sea to make a pipeline across Ukraine much less important, the company's CEO said. Ukraine says Russia prevents Black Sea grain deal port operating 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z In 2013, 15 people were killed and more than 260 others were injured in West, Texas, after ammonium nitrate exploded at a fertilizer plant. 30 Tons of Explosive Chemicals Lost During Rail Shipment 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z Missing chemicals: About 60,000 pounds of ammonium nitrate, a chemical used in explosives, that were shipped by rail from Wyoming to California are missing. College Graduates, Too, Are Fleeing California’s Big Cities 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z In a federal lawsuit filed last year, plaintiffs alleged that ARC’s inflators use ammonium nitrate as a secondary propellant to inflate the air bags. Tennessee company refuses US request to recall 67 million potentially dangerous air bag inflators 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z The ammonium nitrate inside them, used to generate a burst in the event of a crash, can degrade over time, particularly in hot and humid climates. BMW issues ‘do not drive’ warning for some older models due to explosive Takata airbags 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z The company used volatile ammonium nitrate to inflate the air bags in a crash. Ford recalls some vehicles for air bag inflator installation 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Nitric acid is a highly corrosive colorless liquid used to make ammonium nitrate for fertilizers and the manufacture of plastics and dyes. Officials: Arizona spill likely not due to speed or alcohol 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Nitric acid is used to make ammonium nitrate for fertilizers and in the manufacture of plastics and dyes. ‘Extended closure’ expected after deadly Arizona crash, leak 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Tannerite is the brand name for a mixture of ammonium nitrate, aluminum powder and other substances used to make exploding rifle targets. Man pleads guilty in bomb threat that forced Capitol Hill evacuations 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z The explosion, one of the largest non-nuclear blasts on record, was caused by hundreds of tonnes of ammonium nitrate unloaded at the port in 2013. Beirut port blast justice postponed as renewed probe is rejected 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z More than 200 people were killed when ammonium nitrate that was being stored unsafely at a port warehouse ignited. Beirut blast investigator charges key figures after long suspension 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z The explosion on Aug. 4, 2020 was caused by hundreds of tonnes of ammonium nitrate that had been stored at the port in poor conditions since it was unloaded in 2013. Lebanon blast investigator charges public prosecutor, sources say 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z It was a plastic bag containing a high-powered explosive substance made of ammonium nitrate, powdered aluminium and nails, she said. Francia Márquez: Colombia VP says she escaped attempt to kill her 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z The Beetle air bags have a moisture-absorbing chemical that can slow the ammonium nitrate deterioration. Volkswagen recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bags 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z The company used ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate air bags in a crash. Family: Man killed in crash never got air bag recall notice 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z On Aug. 4, 2020, a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored at the Port of Beirut exploded. I've seen America's future if the Trumpers win: It's what Lebanon looks like right now 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z The Aug. 4, 2020 explosions occurred when hundreds of tons of highly explosive ammonium nitrate, a material used in fertilizers, detonated at the port. Families slam plans for 2nd judge to probe Beirut port blast 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z When the bag of water is broken, the pack becomes cold because the dissolution of ammonium nitrate is an endothermic process that removes thermal energy from the water. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z Takata used ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate air bags in a crash. Takata air bag claims another driver’s life, 19th US death 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z The explosion just after 6 p.m. on August 4, 2020, resulted from the detonation of hundreds of tonnes of ammonium nitrate which ignited as a blaze tore through the warehouse where they were stored. Explainer: Two years since Beirut blast, why has no top official been held to account? 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z “It has been two years and nothing’s happened,” Naggear, said of the Aug. 4, 2020 disaster, when hundreds of tons of highly explosive ammonium nitrate, a material used in fertilizers, detonated at the port. 2 years later, hope for justice in Beirut explosion fades 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z On August 4, 2020, the port of Beirut suffered a massive explosion caused by thousands of tons of improperly stored ammonium nitrate. Can Arabic-language pop conquer America? A Tarzana ingénue and her power manager say 'inshallah' 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z In 1947, there was a major ammonium nitrate explosion in Texas City, Texas, and, in 2013, there was another major explosion in West, Texas. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z In 2021, the United States imported $262.6 million worth of urea ammonium nitrate fertilizers from Russia, according to the Commerce Department. Fertilizer cargo from Russia heads to U.S. as many worry about food shortages 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z The amount of ammonium nitrate that blew up was one fifth of the 2,754 tonnes unloaded in 2013, the FBI concluded, adding to suspicions that much of the cargo had gone missing. Explainer: Two years since Beirut blast, why has no top official been held to account? 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z It later emerged that the ammonium nitrate had been shipped to Lebanon in 2013 and stored improperly at a port warehouse ever since. 2 years later, hope for justice in Beirut explosion fades 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z International Trade Commission ruled Monday it will not impose tariffs on Russian and Trinidadian imports of urea ammonium nitrate, which is used in liquid fertilizers. Uber to settle Justice Dept. case alleging discrimination against disabled 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z International Trade Commission revoked hefty anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on urea ammonium nitrate fertilizers from Russia and Trinidad and Tobago on Monday, concluding that those imports did not hurt American producers. U.S. panel revokes duties on fertilizers from Russia, Trinidad and Tobago 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z International Trade Commission revoked hefty anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on urea ammonium nitrate fertilizers from Russia in an effort to ease fertilizer shortages and price increases. Fertilizer cargo from Russia heads to U.S. as many worry about food shortages 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z The ships, laden with urea ammonium nitrate liquid, replaced Russian fertilizer imports, which had been blocked by new tariffs CF Industries had petitioned the Commerce Department to impose. Fertilizer crisis delivers profits and pain as Ukraine fallout broadens 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z On Aug. 4, 2020, hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate, a highly explosive material used in fertilizers that had been improperly stored for years in the giant silos exploded. Lebanon minister: Silos destroyed in 2020 blast may collapse 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z The blast, widely considered one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history, was caused by the detonation of hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate that was stored in a warehouse for years. A world apart, Lebanon and Sri Lanka share economic collapse 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Chemicals are a staple of the country’s industrial output, and before the war, the plant was a major producer of ammonia, urea and ammonium nitrate. The battle for Mariupol came down to a single factory. Will Sievierodonetsk go the same way? 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z “If we want to help the Ukrainian resistance, we shouldn’t be sending them only Javelins and body armor,” they wrote, calling for bulk donations of hand sanitizer, ammonium nitrate and rat traps. Cholera fears prompt quarantine in Mariupol, official says 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z Both Russia and Ukraine are powerhouses in supplying certain commodities — in this case, ammonium nitrate and natural gas. Why the war in Ukraine might make root canals more difficult 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z The investigation into the port explosion, when hundreds of tons of improperly stored ammonium nitrate detonated, has been stalled for months amid legal challenges by officials charged by the investigative judge. Lebanon’s new parliament narrowly elects longtime speaker 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z The Naggears were at home in a high-rise apartment overlooking the port when a huge store of ammonium nitrate detonated, in one of the largest non-nuclear explosions ever recorded. To parents of toddler killed in Beirut blast, Lebanon's vote 'means everything' 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z In a demonstration at the unit’s garrison, Nemeth opened a case containing two dozen vials of mock explosive materials like C-4, TNT, ammonium nitrate and others, which Logan is trained to detect. Hungary’s military finds mission in life for abused dog 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z "They knew!" was a popular slogan, a reference to the ruling establishment knowing about the presence of large amounts of ammonium nitrate at the port but doing nothing about it. Scarred by crisis, election newcomers aim to unseat Lebanon's elite 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z About 40% of ammonium nitrate — laughing gas's source — comes from Russia. Why the war in Ukraine might make root canals more difficult 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z But he said he needs ammonium nitrate, which is not produced in large quantities in Zimbabwe. Ukraine war fuels food crisis in distant Africa 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z On Aug. 4, a vast quantity of ammonium nitrate explodes at Beirut port, killing more than 200 people, wounding 6,000 and devastating swathes of Beirut. Lebanon's descent into turmoil: assassinations, war, financial collapse 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z The explosion was caused by hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate haphazardly stored at a port warehouse. Lebanon vote holds little hope for change despite disasters 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z And bureaucracy stymied his efforts to obtain ammonium nitrate, which has explosive properties and is subject to government controls. Tunisia among countries seeing major economic consequences from war in Ukraine 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z The explosion of hundreds of tons of improperly stored ammonium nitrate was one the largest non-nuclear blasts in history. Pope Francis to visit Lebanon in June during economic crisis 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z The railroad says it also carries fertilizers, including phosphate, urea, ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate and anhydrous ammonia. Canadian Pacific rail work stoppage could hit US agriculture 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z It was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history — the result of hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate igniting after a fire broke out. French shipping company wins Beirut port containers contract 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z He said on Wednesday that the amount of ammonium nitrate at the Winston-Salem site was enough to generate “one of the worst explosions in U.S. history.” Thousands Told to Evacuate as North Carolina Fertilizer Plant Burns 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z An estimated 500 tons of combustible ammonium nitrate were housed at the plant and another 100 tons of the fertilizer ingredient were in an adjacent rail car. Explosion fears remain as N. Carolina fertilizer plant burns 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Mayo said an estimated 500 tons of ammonium nitrate were housed at the plant and another 100 tons of the fertilizer ingredient were in an adjacent rail car. N.M. senator recovering from stroke; thousands flee as fertilizer plant burns 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z But Winston-Salem Fire Chief Trey Mayo said fire crews were pulled back because of the large volume of ammonium nitrate on site. Fertilizer plant fire in North Carolina prompts thousands of evacuations 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z Winston-Salem Fire Chief Trey Mayo said Monday evening that fire crews "abandoned" the fire-fighting operation because of the large volume of ammonium nitrate on site. Massive fire rips through North Carolina fertilizer plant, thousands asked to evacuate over explosion fears 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z Firefighters say there is the potential for a large explosion of ammonium nitrate. Fire at fertilizer plant may cause explosion, area evacuated 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z The explosion was caused by a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored unsafely for years, but more than a year on, no one has been held accountable. Lebanon's top Christian cleric issues elections plea 2021-12-25T05:00:00Z The city’s fire chief said the fire had been “relatively static” overnight, but with 600 tons of combustible ammonium nitrate stored at the site, the risk of an explosion would remain through Wednesday. N.M. senator recovering from stroke; thousands flee as fertilizer plant burns 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z One problem has been the course of Lebanon’s probe into the Aug. 4, 2020 explosion at Beirut’s port, when hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate ignited after a massive fire. UN envoy sounds alarm on Lebanese crises, rising poverty 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z “I knew of it” — the ammonium nitrate — “on July 22, about 10 days earlier, and some people knew about it for seven years. So was it a political decision or not?” How Corruption Ruined Lebanon 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Winston-Salem Fire Chief Trey Mayo says fire crews “abandoned” the fire-fighting operation because of the large volume of ammonium nitrate on site. Fire at fertilizer plant may cause explosion, area evacuated 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z Potential foreign aid donors have called for a transparent investigation into the blast, which was triggered by a huge quantity of unsafely stored ammonium nitrate. Beirut blast probe interrupted again amid series of law suits - source 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z The Volvo inflators do not use ammonium nitrate, but the propellant can still deteriorate when exposed to high heat and humidity, according to documents posted Thursday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Volvo adds 195,000 vehicles to recall for dangerous air bags 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z The probe centers on hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate that were improperly stored at a port warehouse that detonated on Aug. 4, 2020. Lebanon pauses amid tense calm after deadly gun battles 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Hezbollah’s detractors also claim the ammonium nitrate at the port was destined for its ally, the Syrian regime, for so-called barrel bombs. How Corruption Ruined Lebanon 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z The port blast happened after a fire detonated 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, a combustible chemical widely used as agricultural fertiliser, that had been stored unsafely in a port warehouse for almost six years. Beirut port blast: Day of mourning in Lebanon after bloodshed at protest 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z The judge has sought to question a number of senior politicians and security officials, including Hezbollah allies, suspected of negligence that led to the explosion, which was caused by a huge quantity of ammonium nitrate. Explainer-Why is Lebanon such a mess? 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Both use ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate the bags in a crash, and both can blow apart metal canisters that hold the chemical. 2nd driver killed by air bag inflator from Tennessee’s ARC 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Foreign states from which Lebanon hopes to secure aid have called for a transparent investigation into the blast, caused by a huge quantity of unsafely stored ammonium nitrate. Tension over Beirut blast probe nudges Lebanon into new crisis 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z In the video, a column of light gray smoke froths and bubbles into a bright blue sky — the initial fire in the port’s Hangar 12, where the ammonium nitrate was stored. How Corruption Ruined Lebanon 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z The building collapsed after an explosion, caused by improper storage of ammonium nitrate, killing more than 200 people, wounding thousands, and devastating swathes of Beirut. How the search for Eleni brought three strangers together 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate, a highly explosive material used in fertilizer, had been improperly stored in the port for years with apparent prior knowledge of many of the country’s top leaders. World Digest: Oct. 12, 2021 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z But unlike Takata, ARC uses ammonium nitrate only as a secondary method of inflating the bags. 2nd driver killed by air bag inflator from Tennessee’s ARC 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z The explosion at Beirut’s port was caused by hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate, a highly explosive material used in fertilizers, that had been improperly stored for years. Huge fire breaks out at oil facility in southern Lebanon 2021-10-10T04:00:00Z But few there are convinced that the government, whose corruption and negligence led last year to a deadly explosion of ammonium nitrate at the port in Beirut, will pursue allegations of financial impropriety. Pandora Papers: Leaks prompt investigations in some countries — and denial in others 2021-10-09T04:00:00Z The company used ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate the air bags. Volvo recalls older cars; air bag inflators can explode 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z The Aug. 4 2020 Beirut port blast, caused by a large amount of ammonium nitrate stored unsafely for years, killed over 200 people but more than a year on no one has been held accountable. Lebanon patriarch calls for end to meddling in judiciary after blast probe stalls 2021-10-03T04:00:00Z A fire triggered the detonation of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, a combustible chemical widely used as agricultural fertiliser, that had been stored unsafely in a port warehouse for almost six years. Beirut port blast: Victims' families protest at probe's suspension 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z The blast, one of the biggest non-nuclear explosions ever recorded, was caused by a huge quantity of ammonium nitrate that was unsafely stored at the port from 2013. Angry relatives of Beirut blast victims protest probe delays 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z A fire triggered the detonation of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, a combustible chemical, that had been stored unsafely in a warehouse for almost six years. Beirut port explosion investigation suspended for second time 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Takata inflators made since the late 1990s use a powerful chemical, ammonium nitrate, as a propellant. Explainer: Why investigators are still probing Takata air bag inflators 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z The Japanese company used ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate air bags in a crash. US probes Takata air bags in 200 models from 20 automakers 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate, a highly explosive material used in fertilizers, had been improperly stored in the port for years. World Digest: Sept. 16, 2021 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z The explosion, caused by improperly stored ammonium nitrate, killed 203 people, injured at least 6,000 others and left billions of dollars of damage. Lebanon gets new government amid deepening crisis 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z The heads of the port and customs authority said their warnings about the danger posed by the ammonium nitrate and calls for it to be removed were repeatedly ignored. Beirut port explosion investigation suspended for second time 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Islamic State in Afghanistan is known to largely use ammonium nitrate as an ingredient for bombs, as it can be made from agricultural fertiliser, says the BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner. Kabul drone strike: The key questions about a US attack 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z Hezbollah has repeatedly denied any link to the ammonium nitrate. Hezbollah hammered with criticism amid Lebanon’s crises 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z Rights groups and local media revealed that most state officials knew of the presence of ammonium nitrate in the port but did nothing to remove it or properly store it. World Digest: Sept. 16, 2021 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z The explosion on Aug. 4, 2020 was caused by a massive quantity of ammonium nitrate left unsafely at the port for years. Lebanese parliament tells judge he can't subpoena PM Diab 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z The blast, caused by large quantities of ammonium nitrate stored unsafely for years, killed hundreds, injured thousands and destroyed large swathes of the capital. Beirut blast judge issues subpoena for PM Diab after no-show 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Then last August, a massive explosion at Beirut’s port — when hundreds of tons of improperly stored ammonium nitrate ignited — destroyed entire neighborhoods of the city and killed 214 people. Lebanese hospitals at breaking point as everything runs out 2021-08-22T04:00:00Z Nasrallah also criticized people he did not name for blaming Hezbollah for the presence of the ammonium nitrate that caused the explosion. Hezbollah chief Nasrallah says Beirut port explosion investigator biased 2021-08-07T04:00:00Z The blast was caused by a fire that ignited a stash of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate left unattended for more than six years in a warehouse. Lebanon mourns victims of Beirut blast with sorrow and anger 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z On 4 August 2020, Lebanon’s capital was rocked by a catastrophic blast as hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate exploded in the port, killing at least 200 people and injuring thousands. Lebanon blast: ‘Path towards reform irreversible’ 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z On 4 August 2020 the city of Beirut was rocked by an enormous blast as hundreds of tons of improperly stored ammonium nitrate exploded. ‘The day our city exploded’ 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z In TV ads and social media posts, they branded those who opposed lifting immunity as “the ammonium nitrate lawmakers.” After Beirut blast, winning justice becomes a life’s mission 2021-08-02T04:00:00Z The FBI report said "an approximate amount reaching around 552 metric tonnes of ammonium nitrate exploded in warehouse 12". FBI probe shows amount of chemicals in Beirut blast was a fraction of original shipment 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z Nearly 3,000 tons of poorly stored ammonium nitrate, a highly explosive fertilizer component, exploded on Aug. 4 at Beirut’s port, killing 211, wounding more than 6,000 and damaging entire neighborhoods in the capital. Women mark Mothers’ Day in Beirut with march to damaged port 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z The ownership of the ammonium nitrate remains unclear, as does how it ended up on a ship in Beirut’s port in 2013. Six months after massive Beirut explosion, official investigation has been upended 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z In August, one month after 2,500 tons of ammonium nitrate and other materials exploded, killing hundreds and leveling wide swaths of Beirut, the bank had enough of the controversy and opposition around the dam. Climate change and corruption endanger an ancient valley in Lebanon 2021-02-21T05:00:00Z Takata used the volatile chemical ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate the air bags in a crash. Ford loses track of dangerous air bags, forcing 2 recalls 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z The army command, when Kahwaji was in charge, was one of the entities that exchanged letters with the customs department on what to do with the ammonium nitrate. Lebanese ex-army chief testifies in Beirut port blast probe 2021-02-11T05:00:00Z A month after the blast, the Lebanese army said military experts were called in for an inspection and found 4.35 tons of ammonium nitrate that were removed and destroyed. German firm to remove dangerous material from Beirut port 2021-02-06T05:00:00Z The blast was caused by a fire that ignited nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate stored in a port warehouse. Survivors of Beirut’s explosion endure psychological scars 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z But besides being more expensive than either sodium chloride or calcium chloride, fertilizers such as potassium chloride or ammonium nitrate are most effective only at temperatures above about 20 degrees Fahrenheit. For your plants’ sake, go easy on the salt 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z The massive explosion caused by the detonation of a stockpile of poorly stored ammonium nitrate ravaged the city, killing over 200 people and injuring thousands. Lebanon begins all-day curfew as virus spins out of control 2021-01-14T05:00:00Z Five months since one of the biggest non-nuclear blasts on record, big questions remain about the ammonium nitrate that detonated after being stored at the port for years. Interpol red notices issued for ship captain, owner over Beirut blast - Lebanese state media 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z The ammonium nitrate, a highly explosive material used in fertilizers, was not even supposed to be in Lebanon. Interpol issues notices over Lebanon’s massive port blast 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z Last year BBC Panorama identified the website's founder and another young member who had agreed to provide Reed with the chemical ammonium nitrate. Jack Reed: Durham neo-Nazi terror plot teenager named 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z More than 2,700 tons of ammonium nitrate were left unattended at a port warehouse for more than half a decade. Opinion | Lebanon was on life support. Now it’s in free fall. 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z Officials soon determined that the blast originated at a warehouse in Beirut’s port, where about 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate were being stored. 2020 was a remarkably difficult year — not only because of the pandemic 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z Diab urged the judge to focus on why the ship carrying the ammonium nitrate was allowed entry into Lebanon in the first place and who allowed it to stay there for six years. Lebanese PM slams ‘diabolical’ move to charge him over blast 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z On Aug. 4, a vast quantity of ammonium nitrate explodes at Beirut port, killing 200 people, wounding 6,000 and devastating swathes of Beirut, prompting the Diab government to quit. Timeline: Lebanon's ordeal from civil war to port blast 2020-12-24T05:00:00Z Takata used volatile ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate the bags in a crash. VW recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bag inflators 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z He headed the public works and transport ministry in 2014, shortly after the arrival of the Rhosus ship carrying a huge stockpile of ammonium nitrate which detonated at the port. Lebanese judge charges PM, ex-ministers over Beirut port blast 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z It was caused by nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate, a fertilizer improperly stored at a port warehouse. World Digest: Dec. 9, 2020 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z He also said that an FBI investigation into the explosion found it was caused by 500 tons of ammonium nitrate. Lebanese PM slams ‘diabolical’ move to charge him over blast 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z Many Lebanese were furious at the failure by the authorities to prevent the blast at a warehouse storing over 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate. Lebanon: 'Bread riots' in Beirut over reports subsidies on basic goods will end 2020-12-07T05:00:00Z Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah recently suggested striking Haifa’s stores of ammonium nitrate, a highly explosive fertilizer that fueled the deadly Beirut port blast in August that killed 193 people and wounded 6,500 others. Iran newspaper: Strike Haifa if Israel killed scientist 2020-11-29T05:00:00Z The ammonium nitrate blew up Aug. 4, killing more than 200 people. World Digest: Nov. 24, 2020 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z The massive blast killed nearly 200 people and injured more than 6,000 when 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate detonated at Beirut’s port. US charities raise millions in wake of Beirut port blast 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z Takata used volatile ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to fill air bags in a crash. US tells GM to recall nearly 6M trucks with Takata inflators 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z Takata used volatile ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to fill air bags in a crash. US tells GM to recall nearly 6M trucks with Takata inflators 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z The tip warned of a person seeking to ship ammonium nitrate from Paraguay to Argentina “for a bomb with a Jewish objective,” the country´s Security Ministry said in a statement. Argentina escalates border security after tip about explosives 2020-11-14T05:00:00Z Japanese parts maker Takata used ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate air bags in a crash. Air bag fragments kill Volvo driver, touching off recall 2020-11-07T05:00:00Z The blast, caused by 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, negligently left by officials for nearly seven years in a warehouse, became the final nail in the coffin of what once was a country. Opinion | Preserving Food, Preserving Myself 2020-10-24T04:00:00Z The massive Aug. 4 blast killed nearly 200 people and injured more than 6,000 when some 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate, a highly explosive chemical, exploded at Beirut’s port. Watchdog says Lebanon probe into port blast flawed 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z Nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate, a highly explosive chemical used in fertilizers, exploded at Beirut’s port on Aug. 4. Small explosion at bakery in Lebanese capital kills 4 people 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z The 4 August explosion was caused by the accidental detonation of 2,750 tonnes of improperly stored ammonium nitrate. Beirut blast was 'historically' powerful 2020-10-05T04:00:00Z Takata used volatile ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate air bags in a crash. Exploding Takata air bag inflator kills Arizona driver 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z Nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate stored at the port exploded Aug. 4, killing 193 people, wounding about 6,500 and causing damage worth billions of dollars. World Digest: Oct. 1, 2020 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z Last month, a warehouse filled with nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded in Beirut’s port, killing nearly 200 people, wounding thousands and causing widespread destruction in the capital. Israeli PM to UN: Hezbollah storing missiles in Beirut 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z The blast, caused by improperly stored ammonium nitrate, killed nearly 200 people and brought about the collapse of the previous government. Acting Lebanese prime minister steps down, setting back efforts to form government 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z It stresses that the tanks store a different material than what fueled the Beirut blast, which was sparked by ammonium nitrate. Beirut blast reinforces longtime fears surrounding butane facility in San Pedro 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z State Department’s coordinator for counterterrorism, accused the Iran-backed group of smuggling and storing chemicals, including ammonium nitrate, from Belgium to France, Greece, Italy, Spain and Switzerland. After U.S. claims, France says no evidence of Hezbollah explosives stores 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z The US has accused Hezbollah of stockpiling weapons and caches of ammonium nitrate for use in explosives across Europe, alleging that the Lebanese Shia militia group is preparing for future attacks ordered by Iran. First Thing: whitewashing US history with 'patriotic education' 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z Cases shot up dramatically days after the Aug. 4 explosion of nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate stored at the port of Beirut. Virus hits Lebanese prison as inmates jockey for release 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z The explosion of nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate stored at the port for six years also left a quarter of a million people homeless. Experts: Rainy season to further threaten Beirut heritage 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z The explosion of nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate stored at the port for six years forced the government to resign six days alter. Beirut fire brought under control after terrifying nation 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z Last month’s blast, the largest explosion in Lebanon’s history, happened when 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, a compound used in explosives, combusted while a fire raged in the hangar where it was stored. New Fire Erupts in Beirut Port, Just Weeks After Devastating Blast 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z Beirutis are still astonished by the destruction wrought across much of the capital by the explosion at a warehouse storing ammonium nitrate. For Beirut’s traumatized survivors, days of waking nightmares and nights of troubled dreams 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, the army said it found more than 4 tons of ammonium nitrate in four containers stored near the port that it said were “dealt with.” Huge fire at Beirut port sows panic after last month’s blast 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z The devastating explosion of nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate at the port of Beirut caused widespread damage to several neighborhoods. Beirut search effort sparked by dog stops, no survivor found 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z There was something that detonated this ammonium nitrate. ‘Absolutely horrendous.’ Scientists discuss Beirut’s blast and how they are coping with its aftermath 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z The blast — caused by the detonation of a carelessly stored stockpile of 2,755 tons of ammonium nitrate in Beirut’s port — killed almost 200 people, injured thousands and pulverized whole neighborhoods. Glass is everywhere in blast-shattered Beirut, except where it's supposed to be 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z Still, it was extremely unlikely that any survivors would be found a month after the August blast that tore through Beirut when nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate ignited at the port. Rescue workers in Beirut hope to find survivor in rubble 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z The Aug. 4 explosion at the nearby Beirut port, caused by massive amounts of badly stored ammonium nitrate, killed about 190 people and injured 6,000. Rescuers sift Beirut rubble amid signs of life a month after blast 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z The Lebanese military on Thursday discovered more than four tons of ammonium nitrate near Beirut's port, where a deadly explosion killed nearly 200 people last month. More explosives found outside Beirut port month after deadly explosion 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z It is extremely unlikely that any survivors would be found a month after the blast that tore through Beirut in August when nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate ignited at the port. A month on, signal in Beirut rubble raises hope for survivor 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z The authorities said it was caused by about 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate that had been stacked in unsafe conditions in a port warehouse for years. Lebanese army finds more explosive chemicals outside Beirut port after huge blast 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z “To date, no ammonium nitrate is present at the port of Dakar,” said the statement issued Wednesday by the port’s communication department, adding that the evacuation of the dangerous material was completed Tuesday. Senegal sends 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate to Mali 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z The deadly blast rocked Beirut's port in August, when 2,750 metric tons of ammonium nitrate detonated, killing 190 people and injuring 6,000 more. Pope holds first public audience in months, prays for Beirut and solidarity during coronavirus pandemic 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z Investigators said the explosion was caused by about 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate stacked in unsafe conditions in a port warehouse and neglected for years. More explosives found outside Beirut port month after deadly explosion 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z In another chilling reminder of the horrific explosion a month ago, the Lebanese military said it discovered more than 4 tons of ammonium nitrate near Beirut’s port on Thursday. A month on, signal in Beirut rubble raises hope for survivor 2020-09-03T04:00:00Z The Aug. 4 explosion was caused by the igniting of nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate, poorly stored for years at the capital’s port. World Bank-funded dam in Lebanon mirrors governance crisis 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z The Aug. 4 blast was caused by the explosion of nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate stored at the Port of Beirut since 2014. World Bank: Lebanon blast caused damage up to $4.6 billion 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z They and more than 100 unionized colleagues met last Tuesday to discuss the dangers of products like ammonium nitrate and how best to load and drive it. Eye on Beirut, Senegal Port Rushes to Truck Away Tons of Ammonium Nitrate 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z Security officials say they are also investigating whether a fire was deliberately set to mask evidence of the theft of ammonium nitrate that the State Security agency appeared to be probing. Lebanese officials tried to secure explosive chemicals days before Beirut blast 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z The blast was in fact at the port of Beirut, caused by a stockpile of ammonium nitrate stored there for years. Lebanon’s powerhouse Hezbollah hit by backlash after blast 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z Its cargo included thousands of tons of high-density ammonium nitrate, a common fertilizer and explosive, to be delivered to an explosives company in Mozambique. 'There's something strange': Baffling questions, conspiracy theories grow after Beirut blast 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z In October 2014, the ammonium nitrate was moved into the port’s Warehouse 12, which holds impounded materials. ‘End of the world’: Massive, self-inflicted ‘bomb’ in Beirut 2020-08-22T04:00:00Z If Dakar had not accepted the ammonium nitrate, a port in Ivory Coast or Ghana might have, and Senegal would have lost business. Eye on Beirut, Senegal Port Rushes to Truck Away Tons of Ammonium Nitrate 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z Six months after that, a judge authorized officials to offload the ammonium nitrate because the ship was in danger of sinking, according to a court order dated June 27, 2014. Lebanese officials tried to secure explosive chemicals days before Beirut blast 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z The global ammonium nitrate trade is worth billions of dollars every year. After Beirut, ports around the world searched for dangerous chemicals. Some didn’t like what they found. 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z By 2015, almost two-thirds of the stockpile was compromised, according to government communications reported by local media, with much of the ammonium nitrate strewn on the warehouse floor from ripped bags. 'There's something strange': Baffling questions, conspiracy theories grow after Beirut blast 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z A chemical forensic expert, commissioned by the courts and the owners of the ammonium nitrate, got a look at the stockpile soon after. ‘End of the world’: Massive, self-inflicted ‘bomb’ in Beirut 2020-08-22T04:00:00Z Since the blast in Beirut, Egypt has been trying to get rid of dangerous material abandoned at its ports, and the police in Romania have seized 8,500 tons of ammonium nitrate, news reports say. Eye on Beirut, Senegal Port Rushes to Truck Away Tons of Ammonium Nitrate 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z The ammonium nitrate was offloaded into Warehouse 12, which was designated for the storage of dangerous materials. Lebanese officials tried to secure explosive chemicals days before Beirut blast 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z Romanian police announced a countrywide operation to find illegally stored ammonium nitrate earlier this month. After Beirut, ports around the world searched for dangerous chemicals. Some didn’t like what they found. 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z Two weeks before the explosion, the State Security apparatus warned the government that the ammonium nitrate was badly stored and poorly guarded. 'There's something strange': Baffling questions, conspiracy theories grow after Beirut blast 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z The army command responded the following April, saying it didn’t need the ammonium nitrate. ‘End of the world’: Massive, self-inflicted ‘bomb’ in Beirut 2020-08-22T04:00:00Z Soon Senegal was scrambling to transport more than 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate — slightly more than exploded in Beirut — out of Dakar, its densely populated capital. Eye on Beirut, Senegal Port Rushes to Truck Away Tons of Ammonium Nitrate 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z Once the ammonium nitrate reached Warehouse 12, it became snarled in the murky limbo of Beirut's notoriously corrupt port. Lebanese officials tried to secure explosive chemicals days before Beirut blast 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z This appears to be only a small fraction of the ammonium nitrate in Romania. After Beirut, ports around the world searched for dangerous chemicals. Some didn’t like what they found. 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z The blaze spread to the ammonium nitrate stockpile and detonated it. 'There's something strange': Baffling questions, conspiracy theories grow after Beirut blast 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z The Lebanese capital was rocked Aug. 4. by the blast, caused by an explosion of thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate. House Dems, led by Tlaib, call for Trump to let Lebanese nationals stay in US after Beirut blast 2020-08-22T04:00:00Z The disaster in Beirut has prompted countries around the world to scrutinize their own stockpiles of ammonium nitrate and other hazardous chemicals routinely transported on ships, and sitting in ports, experts say. Eye on Beirut, Senegal Port Rushes to Truck Away Tons of Ammonium Nitrate 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z One line of inquiry being pursued by investigators is whether the ammonium nitrate was being sold off, perhaps in small quantities. Lebanese officials tried to secure explosive chemicals days before Beirut blast 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z In Senegal, Dakar was the point of entry for ammonium nitrate bound for Mali — a landlocked West African neighbor, the government of which was overthrown in a military coup Tuesday. After Beirut, ports around the world searched for dangerous chemicals. Some didn’t like what they found. 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z A bevy of self-proclaimed experts pored over the color of the smoke, the mushroom cloud and the destruction wrought by the explosion and declared that it couldn’t have been caused by ammonium nitrate. 'There's something strange': Baffling questions, conspiracy theories grow after Beirut blast 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z A cloud of yellow dust still swirls over the shattered grain silos next to where 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate exploded, sending a devastating shock wave across the city. Refugees left feeling helpless - again - by Beirut blast 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z More than 20 million tons of ammonium nitrate is produced every year, nearly half by Russia. Eye on Beirut, Senegal Port Rushes to Truck Away Tons of Ammonium Nitrate 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z A photograph shown to The Post showed the gap in the concrete with sacks of ammonium nitrate on the other side. Lebanese officials tried to secure explosive chemicals days before Beirut blast 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z But the numbers shot up dramatically following the Aug. 4, explosion of nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate stored at Beirut’s port. Lebanon begins partial lockdown amid spike in virus cases 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z Others say the exact opposite: that the ammonium nitrate was destined for the rebels in Syria and was brought into Lebanon by Hezbollah’s enemies. 'There's something strange': Baffling questions, conspiracy theories grow after Beirut blast 2020-08-25T04:00:00Z The Beirut blast should be a wake-up call for countries on the dangers of ammonium nitrate, experts say. Senegal port seeks removal of 2,700 tonnes of chemical that caused Beirut blast 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z On its own, ammonium nitrate is not particularly combustible, experts say, but if contaminated with gasoline or oil, or stored in containers that burn easily, like wooden boxes, it can become extremely flammable. Eye on Beirut, Senegal Port Rushes to Truck Away Tons of Ammonium Nitrate 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z Elsewhere, the report referred to the potential for a "catastrophe" if the ammonium nitrate were to explode. Lebanese officials tried to secure explosive chemicals days before Beirut blast 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z Engineering analysts have called the Aug. 4 detonation, which ignited 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate stored in the port area, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. José Andrés helps feed Beirut during a time of crisis 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z Seven years after West, we’re left with the scant rules for storage and handling of ammonium nitrate that remain rooted in standards, approved by industry, set in 1972. Editorial Roundup: US 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z The Aug. 4 blast was caused by the ignition of more than 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate, a common fertilizer and explosive, which caught fire after years of improper storage in Beirut’s port. The Beirut blast leveled historic neighborhoods. Some fear developers may finish the job 2020-08-13T04:00:00Z Port officials in Dakar refused to say how long the ammonium nitrate had been stored at the port, which ship or ships carried it in or why the stockpile had built up. Eye on Beirut, Senegal Port Rushes to Truck Away Tons of Ammonium Nitrate 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z He calculated that the 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate would produce an explosion with the equivalent force of 550 to 580 tons of TNT, consistent with the amount of damage seen. Lebanese officials tried to secure explosive chemicals days before Beirut blast 2020-08-30T04:00:00Z To understand the catastrophic destruction wrought by the Aug. 4 detonation of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate in Beirut’s port, don’t look at the 45-foot-deep crater at the explosion’s epicenter. 'Everything has been pulverized,' but cleanup and investigation of Beirut blast press on 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z The agency wagered that a small win was better than none at all, and saved the heavier lift on adding ammonium nitrate to the 1992 standards for the new administration. Editorial Roundup: US 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z Decades of incompetence and graft underpinned a decision to keep a stockpile of close to 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate at the port and store it with combustible substances. Lebanese government quits following Beirut port explosion 2020-08-10T04:00:00Z Mr. Dabou said that about 20,000 tons of ammonium nitrate is brought into Mali every year, and that the material was moved “in perfect conformity with the transportation rules for dangerous merchandise.” Eye on Beirut, Senegal Port Rushes to Truck Away Tons of Ammonium Nitrate 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z The blast was fueled by thousands of tons of ammonium nitrate that had been improperly stored at the port for more than six years. Beirut cop killed in anti-government clashes as Macron calls on world to help 2020-08-09T04:00:00Z A fire on Tuesday in an adjacent warehouse soon spread to the cache of ammonium nitrate. Tear gas and clashes in Beirut amid fury over massive explosion 2020-08-08T04:00:00Z Officials estimate the blast at the warehouse, which stored more than 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, caused up to £11.5bn in damage. UK offers £20m to help survivors of Beirut blast 2020-08-09T04:00:00Z Lebanon’s wheat stockpile, stored next to the warehouse filled with ammonium nitrate, was destroyed in the explosion. Beirut explosion bares pitfalls of sending aid to Lebanon 2020-08-09T04:00:00Z Internationally agreed-upon recommendations apply to the transport of dangerous cargoes like oils, liquefied gases and materials like ammonium nitrate. Eye on Beirut, Senegal Port Rushes to Truck Away Tons of Ammonium Nitrate 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z It is still unclear what caused an initial explosion and fire before another that produced the massive mushroom cloud above the city, or why so much ammonium nitrate was sitting at the port at all. ‘Resign or hang’: Protesters in devastated Beirut turn fury on Lebanon’s leaders 2020-08-08T04:00:00Z The lack of reform had been a constant refrain before the port explosion, caused by nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate detonating after a fire. ‘We need justice’: seething protesters descend on the streets of Beirut 2020-08-08T04:00:00Z Investigations are still underway into the origin of the blast, including what caused the fire that spread to the warehouse housing the ammonium nitrate. As Beirut’s fury grows, Hezbollah leader warns against blaming Shiite militia for devastation 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z It is believed that a fire ignited 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate in storage, though it is unclear what sparked it. Trump: U.S. sending three planes ‘loaded’ with aid to Beirut 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z Beirut’s deadliest peace-time explosion was caused after ammonium nitrate being stored near the port ignited. A PICTURE AND ITS STORY: Capturing a rescue in Beirut 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z Experts believe fireworks and the highly explosive chemical ammonium nitrate fueled the blast, the AP has reported. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z The difference between the two is whether or not the ammonium nitrate is pushed together in a stockpile. How Could the Beirut Explosion Happen? Experts Explain 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z The Beirut explosion was likely caused by fireworks and ammonium nitrate, experts and video footage find. A roar, an explosion, then a blank: An L.A. Times reporter's ordeal in the Beirut blast 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z In one of the world’s deadliest industrial accidents, 567 people were killed in Texas in 1947 when 2,300 tonnes of ammonium nitrate detonated aboard a ship. Beirut blast a wake-up call on dangers of ammonium nitrate, experts warn 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z The WHO said that, together with the American University of Beirut, it was planning an environmental assessment on the impact of the fumes caused by the explosion of ammonium nitrate. WHO appeals for $15 million aid for Lebanon after Beirut blast 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z The explosions also destroyed Lebanon’s main grain silo, near the warehouse storing the ammonium nitrate, leaving the country with less than one month’s reserves of grain, according to the government. Lebanese demand top leaders take responsibility for devastating blasts 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z Lebanese government sources eventually said it was 2,750 metric tons of ammonium nitrate, a chemical routinely used as agricultural fertilizer and, when mixed with fuel oil, as a mining explosive. How Could the Beirut Explosion Happen? Experts Explain 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z A stockpile of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate set off a massive blast that rocked the capital city. US aid begins flowing to Lebanon in wake of deadly explosion 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z Worldwide trade in ammonium nitrate in 2018 was worth $2.14 billion, with Russia the leading exporter, according to the Observatory of Economic Complexity, and Brazil the largest importer. Beirut blast a wake-up call on dangers of ammonium nitrate, experts warn 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z Once they left, the ammonium nitrate was unloaded. Beirut's accidental cargo: how an unscheduled port visit led to disaster 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z The judge eventually agreed to allow the crew to disembark and in 2014 the port authorities transferred the ammonium nitrate into "Warehouse 12", next to the grain silos. How ship's deadly cargo ended up at Beirut port 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z It is estimated about 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate were involved in the explosion. Australians want chemical plant moved after deadly Beirut blast 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z The ammonium nitrate was taken from a ship that docked in Beirut in 2013 and was apparently abandoned by its Russian owner and mostly Ukrainian crew. Beirut explosion: death toll rises to 137 as army takes control of site 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z The customs officials proposed a number of solutions, including donating the ammonium nitrate to the Lebanese Army, or selling it to the privately owned Lebanese Explosives Company. Blame for Beirut Explosion Begins With a Leaky, Troubled Ship 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Beirut was not the first place to suffer horrific damage from an ammonium nitrate explosion. What Footage of the Beirut Explosion Tells Us About the Blast 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Although we do not know exactly what happened yet in Beirut, the sheer size of the collected ammonium nitrate offers some clues. What Is Ammonium Nitrate, Blamed in the Beirut Explosion? 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z A Lebanese court impounded the cargo, so the ammonium nitrate was transferred to a port hangar. As Smoke Clears in Beirut, Shock Turns to Anger 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Anton said that, unlike some other combustible substances, ammonium nitrate does need more effort than a simple match to ignite. Ex-NSC spokesman Michael Anton describes Beirut explosion as 'accident waiting to happen' 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z Badri Daher, director general of Beirut Customs, said he wrote several letters to Lebanon’s “judge of urgent matters” asking for guidance on what to do with the ammonium nitrate. A vast store of explosive material sat in Beirut for years despite repeated warnings 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z While we don’t know how the ammonium nitrate was stored in the warehouse, which would affect its explosive power, the chemical can be as much as 40 percent as powerful as TNT. What Footage of the Beirut Explosion Tells Us About the Blast 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z While intended to foil attempted sabotage, the regulations tightly control movements and storage of hazardous materials like ammonium nitrate for reasons of general public safety. What Is Ammonium Nitrate, Blamed in the Beirut Explosion? 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z In the aftermath there will be much heart-searching and even recriminations that this massive stockpile of ammonium nitrate was left unattended in such a sensitive place as the docks. Editorial Roundup: US 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Some other recent deadly explosions involving ammonium nitrate: A look at some deadly explosions involving ammonium nitrate 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z One port employee said that the presence of the ammonium nitrate was long known and feared by some workers. A vast store of explosive material sat in Beirut for years despite repeated warnings 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z The detonation of 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate would make the Beirut event one of the most powerful accidental industrial explosions on record and could produce enough overpressure to shatter glass 1.25 miles away. What Footage of the Beirut Explosion Tells Us About the Blast 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z According to the Lebanese government, about 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate fertilizer was stored in a warehouse on the Beirut waterfront and caught fire, later exploding. What Is Ammonium Nitrate, Blamed in the Beirut Explosion? 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z With Lebanon’s capital still smouldering, an emerging paper trail linked the blast to a mammoth stash of ammonium nitrate that was once described as a “floating bomb” and housed at the port since 2014. 'Floating bomb': how the Beirut blast was predicted 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Investigators found the warehouse held illegal stores of ammonium nitrate, which caught fire and caused a series of blasts. A look at some deadly explosions involving ammonium nitrate 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z The latter is what happened in the 2015 Tianjin explosion, which killed 173 people after flammable chemicals and ammonium nitrate were stored together at a chemicals factory in eastern China. What Is Ammonium Nitrate, the Chemical that Exploded in Beirut? 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that the fire first ignited fireworks, and some videos showed flashes that could indicate fireworks and would not have been caused by ammonium nitrate. What Footage of the Beirut Explosion Tells Us About the Blast 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z In 1947, an explosion in Texas City, Texas, killed at least 581 people and wounded 3,500 after two cargo ships carrying ammonium nitrate caught fire. What Is Ammonium Nitrate, Blamed in the Beirut Explosion? 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Still unclear was what set off the ammonium nitrate, which requires extreme heat to ignite. 'Floating bomb': how the Beirut blast was predicted 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z According to investigators, the primary ingredient of the main bomb that tore through the popular Kuta nightclub district was ammonium nitrate. A look at some deadly explosions involving ammonium nitrate 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z It’s relatively difficult for a fire to trigger an ammonium nitrate explosion. What Is Ammonium Nitrate, the Chemical that Exploded in Beirut? 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Whatever caused it, the fire apparently spread to the ammonium nitrate. What Footage of the Beirut Explosion Tells Us About the Blast 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z A component of fertilizer, ammonium nitrate is potentially explosive. What is ammonium nitrate, chemical compound linked to devastating Beirut explosion? 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z From video and other evidence, experts suggest that fireworks and ammonium nitrate were the fuel that ignited the explosion that rocked the Lebanese capital. US officials dispute Trump’s claim that Beirut was attacked 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Some of the world’s deadliest industrial accidents were caused by ammonium nitrate explosions: Factbox: What is ammonium nitrate and why is it dangerous? 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z The fire would need to be sustained and confined within the same area as the ammonium nitrate prills. What Is Ammonium Nitrate, the Chemical that Exploded in Beirut? 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Explosions with extremely dark smoke plumes indicate that not all of the explosive material burned up, meaning it was not a military explosive, and ammonium nitrate burns reddish, she wrote in an email. What Footage of the Beirut Explosion Tells Us About the Blast 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z In 2013, ammonium nitrate caused a deadly explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. What is ammonium nitrate, chemical compound linked to devastating Beirut explosion? 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Lebanese interior minister Mohamed Fehmi said the explosion appeared to be caused by stored ammonium nitrate, which is generally used for fertilizers. Deadly Beirut blast wiped out 85% of grain silos 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Many of the homemade bombs that were used against U.S. troops in Afghanistan contained ammonium nitrate. Factbox: What is ammonium nitrate and why is it dangerous? 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z An ammonium nitrate explosion produces massive amounts of nitrogen oxides. What Is Ammonium Nitrate, the Chemical that Exploded in Beirut? 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z This is an overpressure wave caused by the mass of exploding ammonium nitrate pushing molecules of humid air against each other as it moves. What Footage of the Beirut Explosion Tells Us About the Blast 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z The blast from the explosion of 30 tons of ammonium nitrate killed 15 people, wounded 200 and devastated the small town, according to Fox 44 News. What is ammonium nitrate, chemical compound linked to devastating Beirut explosion? 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z “Owing to the risks associated with retaining the ammonium nitrate on board the vessel, the port authorities discharged the cargo onto the port’s warehouses,” it added. Initial investigations point to negligence as cause of Beirut blast, source says 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Below are details of ammonium nitrate and expert comment: Factbox: What is ammonium nitrate and why is it dangerous? 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Here in Australia, we produce and import large amounts of ammonium nitrate, mostly for use in mining. What Is Ammonium Nitrate, the Chemical that Exploded in Beirut? 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z “Owing to the risks associated with retaining the ammonium nitrate on board the vessel, the port authorities discharged the cargo onto the port’s warehouses,” the lawyers wrote in a 2015 article published by shiparrested.com. Fireworks, ammonium nitrate likely fueled Beirut explosion 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z The size and scale of the Beirut explosion mirrored that of another major disaster involving ammonium nitrate. Lebanese confront devastation after massive Beirut explosion 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z The ammonium nitrate had reportedly been unloaded from a ship impounded at the port in 2013, and then stored in a warehouse there. Lebanon mourns after massive Beirut blast 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z Lebanon’s prime minister said more than 2,700 tons of stored ammonium nitrate exploded in an apparent accident at a warehouse in the city’s port. Trump calls Beirut explosion likely ‘attack’ 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z In a paper in Nature, Wang et al.1 report observations of the rapid growth of newly formed atmospheric particles through the condensation of ammonium nitrate under conditions typical of many urban environments in wintertime. Airborne particles might grow fast in cities 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z The devastation surrounding the port resembled other ammonium nitrate explosions, such as the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and a 1947 ship explosion that struck Texas City, Texas. Fireworks, ammonium nitrate likely fueled Beirut explosion 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z Takata used volatile ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate the bags. Mercedes has worst Takata air bag recall completion rate 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z It is highly explosive when it comes into contact with fire - and when it explodes, ammonium nitrate can release toxic gases including nitrogen oxides and ammonia gas. Lebanon mourns after massive Beirut blast 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z Unlike previous Takata recalls, this batch of inflators does not contain volatile ammonium nitrate. Audi recalls 107K US vehicles for new Takata air bag problem 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z It will be extremely challenging to demonstrate that rapid ammonium nitrate condensation occurs in the real atmosphere, but the concept is very persuasive. Airborne particles might grow fast in cities 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z Honda says that unlike previous recalls, the inflators do not contain volatile ammonium nitrate. Honda recalls 2.4M old vehicles to replace air bag inflators 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z Unlike previous recalls, the Takata non-azide inflators do not use volatile ammonium nitrate to fill the air bags in a crash. Government probing 4 automakers in new Takata air bag recall 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Most of the recalled inflators use ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion and inflate the air bags. BMW: Park some older 3-Series cars due to air bag danger 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z Unlike previous recalls, the non-azide inflators do not use volatile ammonium nitrate to fill the air bags in a crash. Takata recalls 1.4M potentially dangerous air bag inflators 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z The Obama era rules followed a fire at the West Fertilizer Co. plant that caused ammonium nitrate to ignite, triggering a massive explosion that ripped open a large crater. EPA ends safety rules put in place after deadly Texas blast 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z Other versions of Takata inflators used ammonium nitrate to cause a small explosion and inflate air bags. Honda recalls 2.4M old vehicles to replace air bag inflators 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z Takata used ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate air bags. Mazda recalls vehicles to replace Takata air bag inflators 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z A police report dated Tuesday says officers found ammonium nitrate, weapons and ammunition including more than 1,600 bullets and military and police uniforms at a house in Likoni on the East African country’s coast. Kenya police kill 3 suspected jihadists after attack warning 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z The charge, under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006, says his planning included reading extreme right-wing ideological texts, searching for synagogues and trying to secure ammonium nitrate. Boy, 16, 'wanted to start race war' 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z Takata used the volatile chemical ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion and inflate air bags. GM again tries to avoid Takata air bag recall; Apple expands deal allowing Best Buy to repair iPhones 2019-06-19T04:00:00Z Takata used ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate the bags. Takata air bags claim another life after Arizona crash 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z The devices relied on ammonium nitrate to trigger a small explosion to inflate them during a crash. Honda recalls 1.1 million vehicles in second attempt at air-bag fix 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z Takata used the chemical ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate the air bags. Honda to recall around 1M vehicles with dangerous air bags 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z But unlike Takata, ARC of Knoxville uses ammonium nitrate only as a secondary method of inflating the bags. Driver hurt by air bag shrapnel as investigation drags on 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z Takata uses the chemical ammonium nitrate to create an explosion to inflate air bags. Ford recalls over 953,000 vehicles to replace inflators 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z Takata uses the chemical ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion and inflate the bags. Toyota recalls 70,000 vehicles to replace air bag inflators 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z “They don’t know they’re sniffing for black powder, TNT and ammonium nitrate,” he said. To Protect the Thanksgiving Parade, Police Let New Dogs Out 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z The statement noted that the plant will produce “liquid ammonia,” not the more controversial ammonium nitrate, the chemical that caused the 1947 explosion in Texas City. Planned anhydrous ammonia unit in Texas City draws attention 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z Takata uses the chemical ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate the air bags in a crash. Nissan recalls about 105K cars to replace Takata air bags 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Back on the island, one of the men lit a gas burner under a pan and used his bare hand to stir a splash of kerosene into white beads of solid ammonium nitrate. In the Philippines, Dynamite Fishing Decimates Entire Ocean Food Chains 2018-06-15T04:00:00Z The Toyota and Lexus vehicles were recalled previously and the inflators replaced with new ones that still used ammonium nitrate. Toyota recalls 70,000 vehicles to replace air bag inflators 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z The middle of the cylinder is filled with a powdered mixture of ammonium perchlorate and ammonium nitrate, the oxidants. A rocket that devours itself 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z While Gulf Coast Ammonia was quick to distinguish anhydrous ammonia from ammonium nitrate, the two compounds are considered “chemical cousins.” Planned anhydrous ammonia unit in Texas City draws attention 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z The source of the explosion was ammonium nitrate stored in a wooden container at the plant, investigators said. EPA moves to undo Obama-era chemical disaster rules 2018-05-17T04:00:00Z In addition to about a dozen guns, police say they found chemicals for making explosives, including ammonium nitrate. Man with arsenal in home held without bail 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z Police say they found 17 guns, thousands of rounds of ammunition and chemicals for making explosives, including ammonium nitrate. Police find guns, bomb-making material in Massachusetts home 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z The air bags, linked to nearly two dozen deaths and hundreds of injuries globally, used propellants with ammonium nitrate that can destabilize after prolonged exposure to heat and humidity, leading to explosions, investigations have found. Senators Press Car Executives, Regulator on Explosive Air Bags 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z Among these is ammonium nitrate, a chemical compound most commonly found in fertiliser. Is it possible to stop people buying bomb-making ingredients? 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z The air bags used propellants with ammonium nitrate that can destabilize after prolonged exposure to heat and humidity, leading to explosions, investigations have found. More Auto Makers Sued Over Exploding Takata Air Bags 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z Takata uses the chemical ammonium nitrate to create small explosions to inflate air bags. Lawsuits accuse automakers of faulty air bags, recall delays 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z The recalled air bags used propellants with ammonium nitrate that can destabilize after prolonged exposure to heat and humidity, leading to explosions, investigations have found. Regulator, Car Executives to Testify at Senate Hearing on Takata Recall 2018-03-13T04:00:00Z It also will not sell any airbags that use ammonium nitrate unless for recall replacement parts. Takata Reaches Settlement With States Over Airbags 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z It also will not sell any air bags that use ammonium nitrate unless it’s for recall replacement parts. States to forego most of $650M legal settlement with Takata 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z Takata uses ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate air bags. Air bag danger: Ford adds 33K Rangers to do-not-drive list 2018-02-12T05:00:00Z Takata uses the explosive chemical ammonium nitrate to inflate air bags in a crash. Florida driver died because of faulty air bag, report says 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z The rocks are fractured using a one-third pound explosive that’s a mix of ammonium nitrate and nitromethane — commonly known as a fertilizer bomb. Crews use explosives to blast boulders plugging creeks in Montecito 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z Russell set up a “mini-lab” in the garage, where investigators found explosive material stored in a cooler, near homemade detonator components and several pounds of ammonium nitrate, according to Thomas. Prosecutors: Neo-Nazi leader clings to ‘violent ideology’ 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z Takata uses ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion that inflates air bags. Ford, Mazda recall pickups a 2nd time for air bag problem 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z The mixture, he said, is a widely known combination of ammonium nitrate fertilizer and aluminum with a long history of use in many conflicts, including in Iraq. How ISIS Produced Its Cruel Arsenal on an Industrial Scale 2017-12-10T05:00:00Z When Timothy McVeigh bombed the federal building in Oklahoma City, was there an outcry to ban ammonium nitrate fertilizer? Gun control: Readers weigh in 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z He equates GE pigs to the ammonium nitrate fertilizer that salesmen persuaded his ancestors to spread across White Oak farm following World War II. At first, Harris said, the fertilizer produced lush, green grass. Chinese scientists genetically engineered a low-fat pig. But for whose benefit? 2017-10-27T04:00:00Z He equates GE pigs to the ammonium nitrate fertilizer that salesmen persuaded his ancestors to spread across White Oak farm after World War II. At first, Harris said, the fertilizer produced lush, green grass. Chinese scientists genetically engineered a low-fat pig. But for whose benefit? 2017-10-28T04:00:00Z Under the latest recalls, inflators will be swapped for ones that don’t use ammonium nitrate. Ford, Mazda recall pickups a 2nd time for air bag problem 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z The Times previously documented the Islamic State’s importation of large amounts of ammonium nitrate from Turkey, along with sections of heavy pipe. How ISIS Produced Its Cruel Arsenal on an Industrial Scale 2017-12-10T05:00:00Z They found 30 buckets filled with ammonium nitrate hidden beneath boxes of tomatoes in the truck’s cargo hold. World Digest: Oct. 15, 2017 2017-10-15T04:00:00Z The April 17 explosion was roughly five times the size of the blast of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, which was also generated by ammonium nitrate. A small town in Texas. A huge explosion. An unsolved mystery — and the long road back. 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z Police found handguns and shotguns in his Reno home, and ammonium nitrate, another compound that can be used to make explosives, in his car. Here's what we know (and don't know) about the Las Vegas shooting 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z Below, in his car, he had bags of ammonium nitrate, which can be used to make a powerful explosive. The Fight Over Gun Control Isn’t Really About Guns 0002-11-29T05:00:00Z At Paddock’s home in Mesquite, Nev., investigators recovered 19 more guns and an explosive, and in his car, they found ammonium nitrate, a chemical that can be used in bomb making. Police say Las Vegas gunman planned ‘extensively,’ used cameras to monitor officers as they approached 2017-10-03T04:00:00Z The undercover agent met face-to-face with him on 1 June to discuss obtaining materials for an ammonium nitrate and fuel oil bomb similar to the one used in the Oklahoma City bombing, the complaint states. 'Out for blood': man arrested in Oklahoma in connection with bank bombing plot 2017-08-14T04:00:00Z It “will reveal the explicit explosion risks known by the manufacturers of fertilizer-grade ammonium nitrate,” says lead plaintiff attorney Steve Harrison, and “how little of that information they shared with anyone else.” A small town in Texas. A huge explosion. An unsolved mystery — and the long road back. 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z Zuiches died about 8:35 a.m. at the top of the Gold Coast Ridge after exploding a hand charge containing ammonium nitrate, Squaw Valley officials said at the time of the incident. Squaw Valley resort fined $20,000 for avalanche control explosion that killed ski patroller 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z The agency says nine 10-pound bags of ammonium nitrate blasting agent were discovered missing from a trailer at a site at the River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville in early June. ATF seeks tips on theft of explosives in southern Indiana 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z An estimated 60 percent of agricultural crops depend on fertilizer; wheat farmers use ammonium nitrate fertilizer to grow their crops. We know for sure that bread is unhealthy — at least, for the environment 2017-06-04T04:00:00Z Inside his home, however, investigators say they found hundreds of pounds of chemicals of potentially dangerous chemicals, including ammonium nitrate, aluminum powder and red iron oxide. Nicolai Mork arrested in Las Vegas on charges of terrorism, WMD possession 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z But the defendants maintain that the plant and the fire department were well-informed about the detonation potential of ammonium nitrate, and that it doesn’t explode if handled properly. A small town in Texas. A huge explosion. An unsolved mystery — and the long road back. 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z The researchers carried out the study to highlight concerns that ammonium nitrate fertiliser is being used "at unsustainable rates". Bread's environmental costs are counted - BBC News 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z Originally assumed to be the work of foreign terrorists, the ammonium nitrate truck bomb detonated by Gulf War veteran Timothy McVeigh is now the subject of an American Experience film titled “Oklahoma City.” Editorial Roundup: Recent editorials in Oklahoma newspapers 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z The plot began to unravel in June after the men were instructed to collect a 10-kilogram bag of ammonium nitrate left beside a canal next to mile marker No. 9 on the Vijayawada Highway. Not ‘Lone Wolves’ After All: How ISIS Guides Plots by Remote Control 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z Authorities say Zuiches was carrying an undisclosed amount of ammonium nitrate based charges when the explosion occurred at about 8:30 a.m. The Latest: Tahoe resort reopens day after ski patrol death 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z Investigators found the warehouse held illegal stores of the combustible fertilizer ammonium nitrate, which caught fire and caused a series of blasts. China investigates former local party boss for bribery 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z Emissions arise from energy needed to make ammonium nitrate fertiliser and from nitrous oxide released when it is broken down in the soil. Bread's environmental costs are counted - BBC News 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z Takata uses the chemical ammonium nitrate to cause a small explosion designed to inflate the air bags in a crash. Toyota adds 543,000 vehicles to Takata air bag recalls 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z They were curious about actually being able to see the reaction that was taking place between the silver nitrate, ammonium nitrate, dextrose and sodium hydroxide. Harry Potter-inspired class focuses kids on magic of science 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z Iraqi security officials said the explosives — 500 liters of ammonium nitrate — were stashed in a tanker truck that exploded at a gas station east of Hilla. Attack claimed by Islamic State kills scores of Shiite pilgrims in Iraq 2016-11-24T05:00:00Z Most of the people killed in the explosion were firefighters and police who weren’t told ammonium nitrate was in the building. China investigates former local party boss for bribery 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z Takata uses the chemical ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate air bags in a crash. US Allows GM to Delay Recall to Prove Safety of Air Bags 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z The air bags use ammonium nitrate, an explosive compound, to inflate. Takata Customers Back Rival Autoliv’s Takeover Plan 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z The flames then spread to illegal stores of the combustible fertilizer ammonium nitrate, triggering a series of blasts that flattened the warehouse, destroyed an adjacent auto lot and caused extensive damage to neighboring apartment blocks. Chinese businessman receives death sentence in Tianjin blast 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z Tokyo-based Takata, unlike other manufacturers, uses the chemical ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion that inflates air bags in a crash. US confirms 11th death due to Takata air bags 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z He later took the informant to the apartment to be targeted and said he intended to provide the bomb-making ingredient ammonium nitrate for the plan. Kansas militia members charged in alleged bomb plot targeting Somali immigrants 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z Plastic explosives and ammonium nitrate were found with the vehicle. Two suicide bombers killed in Turkey - BBC News 2016-10-08T04:00:00Z Tannerite is made by combining ammonium nitrate and aluminum powder, is frequently used in exploding targets at firearms ranges and has rarely been used in improvised explosive devices in the United States. Manhattan Bombs Provide Trove of Clues; F.B.I. Questions 5 People 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z The dead included 99 firefighters and 11 police officers, who were not informed of the presence of the 800 tons of ammonium nitrate. Chinese businessman receives death sentence in Tianjin blast 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z A Times investigation revealed that the automaker switched its supplier to Takata despite signs that ammonium nitrate, a compound used in its devices, was unsafe. Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Federal Reserve: Your Friday Evening Briefing 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z “Some of the worst industrial accidents at the worldwide level involve ammonium nitrate,” Luigi T. De Luca, an Italian academic and a leading expert in solid propellant rockets, said in an email. A Cheaper Airbag, and Takata’s Road to a Deadly Crisis 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z The explosive compounds are generally made up of an oxidizer such as ammonium nitrate and aluminum or another metal-based powder and only become an explosive when combined. Explosive found in New York blast used for target shooting 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z Even with the record recall, deadly accidents and research critical of ammonium nitrate, Takata continues to manufacture air bags with the compound — and automakers continue to buy them. A cheaper air bag, and Takata’s road to a deadly crisis 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z It then spread to a huge stockpile - 800 tonnes - of ammonium nitrate fertilizer. Tianjin chemical blast: Deadly disaster marked one year on - BBC News 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z ARC uses a small amount of ammonium nitrate encased in the airbag inflater. Another Airbag Maker Is Under Scrutiny After Fatal Rupture 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z It freeze-dried its ammonium nitrate to protect it from moisture during the manufacturing process. A Cheaper Airbag, and Takata’s Road to a Deadly Crisis 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z But in some vehicles — particularly those that were several years old and kept in regions with high humidity — the ammonium nitrate burns too fast, causing the chemical’s container to explode and spray shrapnel. Citing Takata air bags, regulators tell some Honda and Acura owners not to drive 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z The air bags use ammonium nitrate as a propellant, a chemical prone to destabilizing amid prolonged exposure to moisture and heat. Car Makers Recall More Vehicles With Faulty Takata Air Bags 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z It is unclear, however, whether the drying agent solves the problem or whether the ammonium nitrate in those models will also eventually break down. Automakers Still Selling Cars With Riskiest Takata Airbags 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z American regulators are investigating hybrid airbag inflaters made by ARC that use both a gas and an explosive compound called ammonium nitrate. Another Airbag Maker Is Under Scrutiny After Fatal Rupture 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z Even with the record recall, deadly accidents and research critical of ammonium nitrate, Takata continues to manufacture airbags with the compound — and automakers continue to buy them. A Cheaper Airbag, and Takata’s Road to a Deadly Crisis 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z The report also faulted lagging repairs to vehicles with defective air bags and urged Takata, regulators and auto makers to increase supply of devices that don’t use ammonium nitrate. New Vehicles Found to Have Faulty Takata Air Bags 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z Takata uses the chemical ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion that inflates the air bags in a crash. 8 automakers recall over 12M vehicles for Takata air bags 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z At the root of the problem is a compound called ammonium nitrate, which helps generate the gases that inflate the airbag. Automakers Still Selling Cars With Riskiest Takata Airbags 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z Churkin accused five Turkish companies of delivering aluminum powder, ammonium nitrate, hydrogen peroxide and other material produced by various Turkish and foreign companies to the Islamic State group. Russia accuses Turkey of supplying Islamic State extremists 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z “There was no industry understanding in the late 1990s” that ammonium nitrate propellants, or explosives, were risky, Matt Sloustcher, a Honda spokesman, said in an emailed statement. A Cheaper Airbag, and Takata’s Road to a Deadly Crisis 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z The Takata air bags use ammonium nitrate as a propellant in inflaters, a chemical that can destabilize amid prolonged exposure to moisture and heat, leading to explosions that spray shrapnel in vehicle cabins. New Vehicles Found to Have Faulty Takata Air Bags 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z Time, humidity and “fluctuating high temperatures” cause a propellant chemical inside the inflators — ammonium nitrate — to degrade, the agency said. Air bags have saved countless lives, but they have a deadly track record too 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z Takata switched to ammonium nitrate, a cheaper component for the inflater of the company’s air bags, despite the fact that it was widely known to be an unstable and dangerous chemical, Levins said. Hawaii Sues Takata, Honda Over Exploding Air-Bag Inflaters 2016-05-14T04:00:00Z Takata switched to ammonium nitrate, a cheaper component for the inflator of the company’s air bags, despite the fact that it was widely known to be an unstable and dangerous chemical, Levins said. Hawaii sues Takata, Honda over unsafe, defective air bags 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z An internal memo prepared in March 2000 by the Mississippi Chemical Corporation, an agricultural fertilizer supplier, states that early talks to supply Takata with ammonium nitrate fell apart over liability issues. A Cheaper Airbag, and Takata’s Road to a Deadly Crisis 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z The fire caused ammonium nitrate to ignite, triggering a massive explosion that also injured hundreds of people and left part of the small town in ruins, and marked one of Texas' worst industrial accidents. Authorities say a fire that caused the 2013 explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant that killed 15 people was intentionally set 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z In the recall, automakers are using replacements with inflators from other suppliers that don’t contain ammonium nitrate, along with Takata replacements. Air bags have saved countless lives, but they have a deadly track record too 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z The force felt was equivalent to that of a magnitude-2.1 earthquake, and a 93-foot-wide crater scarred the site of the fertilizer plant, where dangerous chemicals, including ammonium nitrate, were stored. Deadly West, Texas, fertilizer plant explosion was 'criminal act': Feds 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z The expanded recall means that all inflaters that use a compound called ammonium nitrate and do not contain a drying agent will be replaced. Takata Airbag Defect Is Traced to Moisture and Temperature 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z Takata uses the chemical ammonium nitrate to create an explosion that inflates air bags in a crash. Takata has agreed to recall another 35 million to 40 million air bag inflators, a stunning increase that will more than double what already is the largest automotive recall in American history 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z Mark Lillie, a former Takata engineer who raised concerns about the ammonium nitrate propellant in the late 1990s, said he felt vindicated by Takata’s expanded recall. Takata Airbag Recall Is Said to Grow by 35 Million 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z The air-bag inflaters expected to be recalled employ ammonium nitrate as a propellant and lack a drying agent that aims to keep moisture from building, a factor cited in destabilizing the devices and causing explosions. Takata Set to Recall 35 Million More Air-Bag Inflaters 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z No one knows for certain how long it takes for the ammonium nitrate to deteriorate or whether inflators in older cars in cooler, less-humid states might explode. 85 million Takata air bag inflators have not been recalled, safety agency warns 2016-04-13T04:00:00Z The inflators are powered by the chemical ammonium nitrate. The brother of a Texas teenager who was killed last week when an exploding Takata air bag sent a shard of metal into her neck says he never received a recall notice about his 2002 Honda Civic 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z The Brussels attackers used ammonium nitrate bombs, two sources tell NBC News. Tools of terror: Details of Brussels bombs revealed 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z But he said he remained concerned that the ammonium nitrate remained vulnerable, even with the drying agent, which is called a desiccant. Takata Airbag Recall Is Said to Grow by 35 Million 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z Takata uses the chemical ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion and fill the air bags in a crash. The nation's top auto safety regulator says one of his family's cars is being recalled to fix a faulty Takata air bag, but parts aren't available to repair it 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z Nelson said "ammonium nitrate should not be used as replacements for the old Takata inflators" or be put in new cars. U.S. regulator says no benefit in larger Takata air bag recall 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z In a consent order issued last year, the agency required Takata to stop using ammonium nitrate in its new airbags, but the company is still using the compound to fulfill some existing contracts. Auto Safety Agency Resists Broader Recall of Takata Airbags 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z The ammonium nitrate was detected with swipe tests, sources said. Tools of terror: Details of Brussels bombs revealed 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z Takata's air bag inflators use the chemical ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion that fills air bags in a crash. The nation's top auto safety regulator says an immediate recall of all air bags made by Takata Corp. wouldn't provide any safety benefits and could exceed the government's legal authority 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z Takata’s air bag inflators use the chemical ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion that fills air bags in a crash. Gov’t safety head: Total Takata recall won’t make cars safer 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z Several lawmakers are pressing the Obama administration to accelerate the recall process and to force the recall of every Takata airbag that uses a volatile chemical compound called ammonium nitrate as its propellant. Takata Faked Test Data a Year After Airbag Recalls, Report Says 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z Using an ammonium nitrate compound without a moisture-absorbing substance — as Takata does — increases the risk of an explosion after long-term exposure to high temperatures and moisture. Scientists Find Causes of Takata Air Bag Explosions 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z An ammonium nitrate compound that doesn’t include a moisture-absorbing substance is more likely to explode after long-term exposure to heat and moisture, the company found. Scientists find cause of Takata air bag explosions 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z The spokesman added that, while incompatible with the company’s standards, issues with validation testing of original, phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate inflaters weren’t the root cause of later ruptures. Auto Makers Pinpoint Root Causes for Takata Air-Bag Ruptures 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z "Issues with validation testing of the original phase stabilized ammonium nitrate inflators are not the root cause of the field ruptures...but these issues are totally incompatible with Takata's engineering standards and protocols," Levy said. U.S. lawmakers say Takata manipulated data to hide airbag problems 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z The engineering report issued on Tuesday focused only on inflaters made with the earlier version of Takata’s ammonium nitrate propellant, without the drying agent. Takata Faked Test Data a Year After Airbag Recalls, Report Says 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z An ammonium nitrate compound that doesn't include a moisture-absorbing substance is more likely to explode after long-term exposure to heat and moisture, the company found. Scientists hired by auto industry say heat, humidity among causes of Takata air bag explosions 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z Takata maintains that most of its inflators are safe, but says it agreed with government demands to stop making those with ammonium nitrate by 2018 - except for inflators with a drying agent. As deaths rise, so do chances of total Takata air bag recall 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z As the 265-page report notes, the West Fertilizer Co. warehouse near the center of town held an estimated 30 tons of ammonium nitrate fertilizer. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z The company uses the chemical ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion that instantly fills air bags in a crash. Business Highlights 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z The company uses the chemical ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion that instantly inflates air bags in a crash. An outside panel hired by embattled air bag maker Takata Corp. says the company lacks processes to improve product quality including air bag inflators that have been blamed for at least 11 deaths and 139 injuries 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z Among other things, the new law also barred facilities from storing ammonium nitrate with any non-fertilizer materials, and it required that ammonium nitrate be stored at least 30 feet away from combustible materials. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z Takata is nearly alone among inflator makers in using the chemical ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion that inflates the bags in a crash. As deaths rise, so do chances of total Takata air bag recall 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z The law also shifted regulation of ammonium nitrate from the Department of Health Services to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, among other minor reforms. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z The safety agency, which has barred Takata from using ammonium nitrate for new orders, has given the supplier until the end of 2018 to prove that ammonium nitrate is safe in existing airbags. Takata’s Faulty Airbags Still Exact Toll as Recalls Lag 2016-01-30T05:00:00Z Nineteen plants storing fertilizer-grade ammonium nitrate operate within a half-mile of a school, hospital or nursing home, according to the report. Dozens of dangerous Texas plants operate near public centers 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z The law also shifted regulation of ammonium nitrate from the Department of State Health Services to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z “Recent events and recalls involving relatively new vehicles with these types of inflators raise serious questions as to whether Takata’s ammonium nitrate propellant is inherently dangerous,” Nelson wrote to Rosekind. As deaths rise, so do chances of total Takata air bag recall 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z A bill that would have imposed penalties for improper storage of ammonium nitrate went nowhere. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z High heat and humidity is believed to destabilize the ammonium nitrate that is used to deploy air bags, making them explode and sometimes send shrapnel into the cabin. Takata Air Bag Connected to Eighth Death in the U.S. 2015-12-23T05:00:00Z And though a 2012 study raised questions about ammonium nitrate, Takata waited more than two years to share the information with regulators. Navigating the Takata Airbag Recall 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z For example, the Texas Legislature last year passed legislation to allow the state fire marshal to inspect agricultural businesses that store ammonium nitrate and report violations to the state chemist for enforcement. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z This month, Toyota, Nissan and other major car manufacturers said they would stop using ammonium nitrate inflators manufactured by Takata in new models. Toyota to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators Previously Deemed Safe 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z And yet, at least 19 facilities in Texas that store five tons or more of fertilizer-grade ammonium nitrate are within a half-mile of a school, hospital or nursing home. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z Belgian news media reported that ammonium nitrate, an ingredient often found in homemade explosives, was found at the men’s residences. French investigators believe another attacker could still be at large 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z They suspect the ammonium nitrate propellant, after years of exposure to heat and humidity, causes the inflators to explode with too much force, spraying metal shards into vehicle passenger compartments. Regulators, lawmakers tighten Takata recall scrutiny 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z Another West-like incident is still possible, and one reason, according to the board, is a strong resistance in Texas to increasing regulation on facilities that store and distribute ammonium nitrate. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z When the study’s conclusion in 2012 cast doubt on the use of ammonium nitrate, Takata disputed the methodology, dismissed the conclusion and waited more than two years before sharing the research with regulators. Takata Airbag Inquiry Widens 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z Lawmakers approved legislation that allows the state fire marshal to inspect agricultural businesses that store ammonium nitrate and to report violations to the state chemist for enforcement. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z The role ammonium nitrate might play in the exploding of the airbags is still unknown. Takata and Honda Kept Quiet on Study That Questioned Airbag Propellant 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z The policy change is a response to a deadly ammonium nitrate explosion at a Texas fertilizer company in 2013. Agriculture commissioner calls ammonia regulations onerous 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z Tannerite is combination of ammonium nitrate, which acts as an oxidizer, and aluminum powder for the fuel, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Exploding targets frighten Middlebrook residents 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z The company was storing at least 2,500 tons of hazardous chemicals at the warehouse when it caught fire, including 700 tons of sodium cyanide, as well as ammonium nitrate and potassium nitrate. Blast at Chemical Site Jangles Frayed Nerves 2015-08-22T04:00:00Z There were 1,300 tonnes of potentially explosive oxidizing chemicals, including ammonium nitrate and potassium nitrate, 500 tonnes of flammables, including sodium and magnesium, and 700 tonnes of deadly poisons, mainly sodium cyanide. Cyanide in waters near China blast site 277 times acceptable level: government report 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z Without alerting regulators or the general public, Takata commissioned one of the nation’s most respected pyrotechnics labs, the High Pressure Combustion Laboratory at Pennsylvania State University, to study the compound, ammonium nitrate. Takata and Honda Kept Quiet on Study That Questioned Airbag Propellant 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z The order to Takata seeks a report identifying every air bag inflator made by the company that used ammonium nitrate. Feds probe VW air bags after inflator ruptures in Missouri 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z A variety of toxic substances were believed to be stored at the site including potassium nitrate, ammonium nitrate, calcium carbide and sodium cyanide. New fires at site of massive Chinese blasts; officials order evacuations 2015-08-15T04:00:00Z Local police said the warehouse was being used to store ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate and calcium carbide at the time of the blasts. Searching Questions Asked in Tianjin Aftermath 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z It was storing mainly ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate and calcium carbide at the time of the blasts, according to the police. China investigates cause of blasts at Tianjin port, firms assess damage 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z Others say the choice of ammonium nitrate for inflaters is fundamentally flawed. Takata Air-Bag Probe Points to Leaky Seals 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z The VW order asks for a list of all vehicles ever made by the company with air bag inflators that used ammonium nitrate as a propellant. Feds probe VW air bags after inflator ruptures in Missouri 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z Federal investigators then found that both incidents involved inflaters made by ARC that use ammonium nitrate to help generate the gases that inflate the airbag. Airbag Flaw Investigated at ARC Automotive 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z Some experts have suggested that ammonium nitrate, the gas the company uses as an explosive propellant in its inflaters, , has the potential to become unstable. Honda Recalls Millions More Vehicles Over Takata Airbags 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z But with Takata continuing to use ammonium nitrate, lawmakers were questioned the safety of the replacement airbags that still have the compound. N.H.T.S.A. to Seek More Funding Before Senate 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z A Takata executive said at a congressional hearing earlier this month that the company planned to continue using ammonium nitrate, including a newer version of the compound that does not react as violently to moisture. Takata profit push may have harmed safety: Senate report 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z The 26-year-old suspect was arrested last month after police discovered ammonium nitrate while raiding the Larnaca-area house where he was staying. Cyprus trial set for suspect in large ammonium nitrate haul 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z He also said half of the 750,000 replacement kits the company shipped last month were made by competitors and don't use ammonium nitrate. Lawmakers seek answers from Takata, U.S. on faulty air bags 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z He said Takata last year began making an "alternate" propellant from guanidine nitrate, and that it will "rapidly" reduce production of inflators made with ammonium nitrate. Takata says output of air bags with volatile chemical 'will go down rapidly' 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z Takata uses the chemical ammonium nitrate to inflate the air bags. Intel to buy Altera for $16.7 billion 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z Takata Corp said on Monday that it will continue producing air bags that use ammonium nitrate propellant, but will change the design of the driver-side air bag inflators. Takata will change design for certain air bag inflators 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z The company said it was working to deliver airbags that do not contain ammonium nitrate propellant. Car parts maker Takata to address fatal airbag fault - BBC News 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z Takata's rivals use different kinds of inflator propellants other than ammonium nitrate. Exec: Takata aims to replace chemical in air bag ruptures 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z The agreement to cease using ammonium nitrate was detailed by Takata executive Kevin Kennedy, in written testimony ahead of a hearing before a U.S. Takata agrees to quit using volatile chemical in air bags 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z The Senate gave final approval Thursday to requiring ammonium nitrate be kept separate from combustible material. Highlights from around the state Capitol 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z It was carrying almost 200 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, used in the manufacture of fertilisers and explosives. Costa Rica government issues toxic spill alert - BBC News 2015-05-03T04:00:00Z The bill being heard Friday would strengthen rules for storing ammonium nitrate, a common but highly flammable ingredient in fertilizer. House mulls 1st major chemical bill since ‘13 West blast 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z He’s testified in favor of legislation requiring that the public, along with local and state authorities, be told where ammonium nitrate is kept. Possible new laws considered 2 years after West blast 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z There was no damage to the two fright cars it was pulling, one carrying ammonium nitrate and the other frozen vegetables. Man injured when train hits pickup at western NY crossing 2015-01-10T05:00:00Z That accident occurred after a fire erupted and caused approximately 27 tonnes of ammonium nitrate to explode. Chemical anti-terrorism law passed, improved by U.S. Congress 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z Part of the danger with ammonium nitrate lies in the compound’s ability to transition through various solid states due to changes in temperature, pressure and moisture. How an Ingredient in Airbags Might Turn Explosive 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z The plan would establish procedures for fire prevention at ammonium nitrate storage facilities and require facilities to report hazardous chemicals to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. House mulls 1st major chemical bill since ‘13 West blast 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z The Government Accountability Office found that the Homeland Security Department’s database captured only a fraction of the ammonium nitrate storage facilities in the U.S. Possible new laws considered 2 years after West blast 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z “In one sense, ammonium nitrate is a beautiful compound,” Dr. Oxley said, because it is not toxic and doesn’t generate harmful fumes. Compound in Takata Airbags Is Inquiry’s Focus 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z “In several hours I’m going to drive a truck loaded with ammonium nitrate into your apartment,” someone tweeted to her, including what was purported to be her home address. The Gaming Industry's Greatest Adversary Is Just Getting Started 2014-11-26T05:00:00Z The senators want to know whether Takata engineers questioned the safety of using ammonium nitrate as a propellant in the air-bag canisters. Honda says it didn’t report 1,729 faulty air bags In a new report published Thursday, the Times said Takata’s decision to switch to a new formula using ammonium nitrate may be responsible for the defect caused by temperature and humidity changes. Senate panel grills manufacturer of defective air bags The database shows that 1,345 facilities in 47 states store ammonium nitrate. Possible new laws considered 2 years after West blast 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z They put forward yet another fix: coating the propellant pellets with paraffin to try to protect the ammonium nitrate mixture. Compound in Takata Airbags Is Inquiry’s Focus 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z In a story in the New York Times outlining Takata’s switch to ammonium nitrate in 2000, the company denied using ammonium nitrate to save costs. Everything You Need to Know About Takata's Airbag Recall 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z Compared with other blasting agents, ammonium nitrate is relatively stable. Takata Air Bags Share an Explosive Chemical With the Texas Fertilizer Blast 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z Some workers said the blast was fueled by bunkers of ammonium nitrate stored next to the plant. Special Report: Plant with troubled past at center of Takata air bag probe 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z Winslow said one of the laws under consideration is important because it would require any plant that stores ammonium nitrate to carry liability insurance. Possible new laws considered 2 years after West blast 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z Early patents filed by Takata echo those concerns, which relate to the sensitivity of ammonium nitrate to temperature changes, and to moisture. Compound in Takata Airbags Is Inquiry’s Focus 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z The former engineer told the committee’s staff that ammonium nitrate was a cheaper alternative to tetrazole, that person said. Takata’s Switch to Cheaper Airbag Propellant Is at Center of Crisis 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z The problem, according to a New York Times report, is that Takata began using a new propellant in its air bags: ammonium nitrate. Takata Air Bags Share an Explosive Chemical With the Texas Fertilizer Blast 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z Takata air bags are inflated using ammonium nitrate, an explosive propellant that is encased in a canister to make an inflator. Special Report: Plant with troubled past at center of Takata air bag probe 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z Chemical Safety Board said a priority should be made for storing ammonium nitrate in concrete bins, or some other noncombustible hold. Possible new laws considered 2 years after West blast 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z Other companies also looked at ammonium nitrate and even received patents of their own. Compound in Takata Airbags Is Inquiry’s Focus 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z Under pressure, Takata researchers in Michigan proposed and developed a propellant made with the ammonium nitrate. Takata’s Switch to Cheaper Airbag Propellant Is at Center of Crisis 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z And last spring a pile of ammonium nitrate at a fertilizer plant in West, Tex., exploded, killing 15 people and injuring 160. Takata Air Bags Share an Explosive Chemical With the Texas Fertilizer Blast 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z A Takata safety auditor dispatched from the United States inspected the Mexican inflator plant in May 2011 and found problems in handling the volatile ammonium nitrate. Special Report: Plant with troubled past at center of Takata air bag probe 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z This session there are three bills narrowly tailored to regulate the storage and inspection of ammonium nitrate - a common but highly flammable ingredient in fertilizer. Possible new laws considered 2 years after West blast 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z If ammonium nitrate propellant were to cycle through those temperature changes, the patent application says, the compound would “expand and contract and change shape resulting in growth and cracking” of the propellant. Compound in Takata Airbags Is Inquiry’s Focus 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z This catalog of explosive scents includes TNT, smokeless powder, potassium chlorate, C-4 plastic explosive, detonating cord, and ammonium nitrate. War Dogs: Canines of Many Talents 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z Several homemade detonators and a large cache of explosives, including ammonium nitrate, were found around the body. Man who died with explosives committed suicide 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z This was prompted by similar rulings Attorney General Greg Abbott made when information on ammonium nitrate stockpiles was requested from other state agencies. Texas department ends report on state’s chemicals 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z Outdated federal policies, poor information sharing with states and numerous exemptions for industry mean there is little federal oversight for ammonium nitrate. Alabama editorial roundup 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z Auditors say the federal government has lost track of how many facilities are storing ammonium nitrate and how much is out there. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z The cause of the fire remains unknown but the source of the explosion it sparked was ammonium nitrate stored in a wooden container at the plant, investigators said. Report says firefighters killed at Texas plant explosion were unprepared 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z Between 40 and 60 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded 22 minutes after the fire broke out. National roundup: Judge orders release of details on CIA prisons 2014-04-22T23:28:38Z This includes records on storage of ammonium nitrate, the fertilizer that exploded at a facility in West last year, killing 15 people. Texas department ends report on state’s chemicals 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z The most recent tragedy involving ammonium nitrate was the explosion at a factory in West, Texas, on April 17, 2013. Alabama editorial roundup 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z But, it said, “the total number and location of facilities in the United States in which ammonium nitrate is stored, however, is not known.” Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z Tiny white pellets of ammonium nitrate were stored in a wooden warehouse in wooden bins, inside a building without a sprinkler system. Lack of Oversight and Regulations Blamed in Texas Chemical Explosion 2014-04-22T19:23:58Z At least 14 people were killed in the explosion of ammonium nitrate at the West, Texas, warehouse that also injured 236 people and leveled a neighborhood. Firefighters did not know blast risk in 2013 warehouse fire: U.S. 2014-04-22T15:21:32Z Agency officials say they’re considering revising ammonium nitrate storage rules, as well as changing the chemical handling and processing rules. Fertilizer Rules Unchanged One Year After Texas Explosion Killed 15 2014-04-16T15:29:38Z The detective added that in a bin a white substance was discovered which was forensically tested and found to be ammonium nitrate, which he said is used for home made explosives. Teenagers on 'bomb factory' charges 2013-12-21T13:14:28Z Both attacks used ammonium nitrate and similar timers and circuitry, said the official who declined to be identified. India opposition urges tighter safety for top candidate Modi after blasts 2013-10-28T10:52:22Z Nevertheless, fertilizer-grade ammonium nitrate is not classified as an explosive in the United States. Lack of Oversight and Regulations Blamed in Texas Chemical Explosion 2014-04-22T19:23:58Z "West volunteer firefighters were not made aware of the explosion hazard from the ammonium nitrate stored at West Fertilizer, and were caught in harm's way when the blast occurred," the U.S. Firefighters did not know blast risk in 2013 warehouse fire: U.S. 2014-04-22T15:21:32Z Possession of ammonium nitrate, which is used in agriculture, requires a permit in Thailand. Thailand jails bomb material man 2013-09-18T06:12:00Z The fuel is based on hydroxyl ammonium nitrate, which is slightly more efficient than the Swedish propellant. Green fuels blast off 2013-08-28T17:20:17.693Z The explosion, which occurred after a fire in an area that contained explosive ammonium nitrate, is still under investigation. Obama orders review of safety and security procedures at chemical plants 2013-08-01T15:07:00Z Mr. Obama’s executive order asked agencies to identify ways to safely store and secure ammonium nitrate, the explosive chemical that investigators say caused the blast. | Washington: President Orders Review of Chemical Plant Safety 2013-08-02T02:31:11Z Minutes after firefighters arrived, 40 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded, killing 11 first responders. Exclusive: U.S. system for flagging hazardous chemicals is widely flawed 2013-07-08T13:30:29Z It’s not easy to detonate ammonium nitrate, but when it blows, it can be devastating. West, Texas: The Town That Blew Up 2013-07-03T18:25:25Z "Combustible wooden buildings and storage bins are permitted for storing ammonium nitrate across the United States - exposing AN to the threat of fire," Moure-Eraso said. Safety board raps 'patchwork' regulations in Texas blast 2013-06-27T21:32:19Z Managers at the West plant never registered the ammonium nitrate with Homeland Security, even though the stockpile contained 1,300 times the amount that triggers a mandatory review. Why the West Fertilizer Explosion Could Have Happened Anywhere 2013-06-24T15:45:00.150Z The ammonium nitrate molecule itself had to be changed. At War Blog: One Man’s Attempt to Create a Fertilizer Compound That Won’t Explode 2013-06-24T14:10:25Z The first bomb was made from traditional ammonium nitrate fertilizer — the kind that’s used by insurgents every day in Afghanistan. Trying to build a bomb that won’t blow up 2013-06-17T22:42:54Z In 1947 a docked cargo ship carrying 2,300 tons of ammonium nitrate caught fire in the port of Texas City, Tex. West, Texas: The Town That Blew Up 2013-07-03T18:25:25Z |
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