Industrial products that are made from, or contain, nitrogen are
described in parts of some encyclopedias and standard reference works.
However it is not always simple to determine from these varied sources
the present status of the technology and markets for various nitrogen
products. We therefore perceived a need for a text that provides a
comprehensive description of: 1) products that are made from or that
contain nitrogen; 2) the processes that produce these products; and 3)
the markets that consume these products. I have attempted to present the
material in a standardized format that should make this book easy to use
and helpful to the readers. The standard format for each product is:
Introduction, Process, Production, and Uses, with some variations in
different chapters. This book provides information that could be used by
a wide range of readers: Fertilizer companies-to evaluate different
production processes and review general trends in the market. Basic
chemical companies-to evaluate different production processes and review
general trends in the market. Specialty chemical companies-to
investigate new chemical production and/or sales opportunities and the
processes that could make those sales a possibility. Chemical
distributors-to obtain a feel for the general market size for some
chemicals and the basic handling and distribution procedures for various
chemicals. Engineering Companies-to evaluate different production
processes and review general trends in the market. Engineering and
Chemistry Students-to learn more about practical applications of the
principals that they have experienced in their classrooms and
laboratories.
