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Urea is a nitrogen-rich organic compound with the chemical formula CO(NH₂)₂. It is a colorless, odorless solid with relatively low toxicity and high solubility in water, making it a critical material in both agricultural and chemical industries.

Thanks to its chemical versatility, availability, and cost efficiency, urea remains one of the most important raw materials in modern agricultural and industrial production.

Urea in Fertilizer Industry

Urea is extensively used as a primary nitrogen source in chemical fertilizers. More than 90% of global urea production is dedicated to nitrogen-based fertilizers. With a nitrogen content of approximately 46%, urea contains the highest nitrogen concentration among all solid nitrogen fertilizers, making it highly efficient and economical.

Due to its high nitrogen density, urea offers lower transportation and handling costs per unit of effective nitrogen, which is a major advantage in large-scale agricultural and industrial use.

Soil Behavior and Plant Uptake

After application to soil, urea undergoes hydrolysis, converting into ammonia (NH₃) and carbon dioxide (CO₂). The released ammonia is then oxidized by soil bacteria into nitrate, which is readily absorbed by plants and contributes significantly to plant growth and crop yield improvement.

Industrial Applications of Urea

In addition to agriculture, urea is a key raw material in the chemical industry and is widely used in the production of:

Urea-formaldehyde resins
Industrial adhesives, including urea-formaldehyde and melamine-urea-formaldehyde
Plastics and polymer products
Potassium cyanate
Urea nitrate