Ammonium Nitrate for VLSI or ULSI grade nitrous oxide

There are numerous applications for ammonium nitrates. One of the application requiring the purest forms of ammonium nitrate is the manufacture of electronics VLSI (very large-scale integration) or ULSI (ultra-large-scale integration) grade nitrous oxides. A stable supply of consistently high purity ammonium nitrate positively affects the whole supply chain in electronics, from the Industrial Gas Company that manufactures the gas down to the Electronics Manufacturer that needs this essential component in its production process.

Nelson Vargas
Nelson Vargas
Industrial Sales Manager

High purity Ammonium Nitrates suitable for the electronics industry

The technical requirements for gases in the electronics industry are among the most stringent. That is why Yara has specifically developed Ammonium Nitrate Electronics Grade. By choosing it, you have the purest solid form ammonium nitrate, with no anti-caking agent or other additives. It is 99.9% pure. With such a high purity Ammonium Nitrate your gas production costs are reduced as you can decrease the number of purification steps required, as the high purity is maintained in the manufacturing process for electronics.

Rely on the largest supply capabilities in nitrates for your supplies

The efficient operation of an industrial gas plant, semiconductor fab or LCD plant require uninterrupted supply. Yara’s position as the world’s largest nitrates manufacturer and its worldwide logistics footprint with 200 terminals and warehouses around the world ensures you a reliable supply of the Ammonium Nitrates Electronics Grade you need. In addition, our advanced logistics systems offer full product traceability from our raw material to the end-user plant.

This is why the world’s most reliable gas companies have already chosen our product for their electronics VLSI or ULSI grade nitrous oxide.

Though hazardous, Ammonium Nitrate is safe if used according to guidelines

Ammonium Nitrate is not toxic to handle and cannot burn or explode spontaneously. If exposed to heat or fire, Ammonium Nitrate can decompose and release toxic fumes.

Dos Don'ts
  • Always keep record of what is in storage
  • Have storage instructions readily available
  • Train workers in safe handling and emergencies
  • First in, first out product movement
  • Good housekeeping practices
  • Free access to emergency equipment and escape ways
  • For maintenance work, get manager’s approval and follow correct procedures
  • Use only approved electrical equipment
  • Use safety warning symbols
  • Label ammonium nitrate bags and bins correctly
  • Make safety inspections

 

  • No entry for unauthorized persons
  • No smoking or use of open fire
  • No gas bottles, oil drums and oil tanks, or fuel filling station in the vicinity of ammonium nitrate
  • No hot wire lamps, use fluorescence type lamps avoiding contact with ammonium nitrate
  • No heat source in contact with ammonium nitrate
  • No hot work unless authorized and done under strict control
  • No contamination of ammonium nitrate with combustible and organic materials, oil and grease, acids and alkalis
  • No use of sawdust for drying wet floors , use inert material instead