Urea

Urea

Urea is an essential chemical compound with a wide range of applications in various industries. From agriculture to cosmetics, its presence in agrochemicals, adhesives, mining, water treatment, and tanning highlights its fundamental role in improving processes and products across different industrial fields.

Properties of Urea

Urea (CAS 57-13-6), with the chemical formula (NH₂)₂CO, exhibits distinctive properties:

Solubility: It is highly soluble in water, which facilitates its use in various solutions.

Low melting point: Urea has a relatively low melting point, making it easily manageable in industrial processes.

Non-toxic: It is non-toxic and safe to handle in controlled environments.

Uses of Urea

In the manufacturing of adhesives, urea is used as an essential component in the production of urea-formaldehyde resins, offering durable and versatile adhesive properties.

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Liquid urea 43.5%

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    Urea is an important source of nitrogen in fertilizers. Its high solubility makes it ideal for providing essential nutrients for plant growth, contributing to improved agricultural yields.

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    Technical grade soluble urea with anticaking

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    Liquid urea 43.5%

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      In cosmetic products, urea is incorporated into creams and lotions due to its moisturizing properties. It acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the skin.

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      Technical grade soluble urea with anticaking

      Technical grade soluble urea without anticaking

      Liquid urea 43.5%

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        In the mining industry, urea is used for the purification and extraction of precious metals such as gold and silver through the urea cyanide leaching process.

        Urea para minería

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        Technical grade soluble urea without anticaking

        Liquid urea 43.5%

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          In the leather tanning industry, urea is used in the pretanning process to help open the leather fibers, improving the absorption of tanning agents.

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          Technical grade soluble urea with anticaking

          Technical grade soluble urea without anticaking

          Liquid urea 43.5%

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            Urea is used in wastewater treatment as a source of carbon for microorganisms that break down organic compounds, contributing to water purification.

            Peróxido de hidrógeno para tratamiento de aguas

            Our urea for water treatment

            Technical grade soluble urea with anticaking

            Technical grade soluble urea without anticaking

            Liquid urea 43.5%

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