Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) (27-0-0)

Analysis: 27-0-0

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) is created by adding powered limestone or calcium nitrate to ammonium nitrate.

Properties

• Sold as granular or prilled product in various sizes (SGN)
• White to pale yellow in colour
• CAN is hygroscopic – avoid extended storage, particularly in humid environments

Advantages:

• The presence of calcium (roughly 8%) adds an agronomic advantage, but also stabilizes the product, making it a safer alternative to conventional ammonium nitrate
• The combination of ammonium and nitrate nitrogen is readily available for crop uptake

Drawbacks:

• Due to hygroscopic properties, product will deteriorate over time particularly in humid environments; avoid extended storage and damp conditions

Application methods:

• Used as stand-alone product or more commonly in blends with varying combinations of N, K and micronutrients, typically in specialty crops
• Broadcast (surface-applied)