Ammonium nitrate is a risk for environment: A case study of Beirut (Lebanon) chemical explosion and the effects on environment
Sajid Ur Rehman, Rida Ahmed, Kun Ma, Shuai Xu, Muhammad Adnan Aslam, Hong Bi, Jianguo Liu, Junfeng Wang
Abstract
An attempt has been made in correspondence to explain the consequences of chemical pollution after the explosion of ammonium nitrate (AN) in Beirut (capital of Lebanon). The effects of chemicals in the air, soil, and water have been discussed. In addition, the study emphasizes on the research to restore the environment and enhanced safety measurements.
Topics & Concepts
NitrateAmmonium nitrateAmmoniumEnvironmental sciencePollutionEnvironmental chemistryWater pollutionChemistryEnvironmental engineeringEnvironmental protectionEcologyOrganic chemistryBiologyToxic Organic Pollutants Impact