Ammonium Nitrate — Material Compatibility

Direct answer: Ammonium Nitrate compatibility data spans 2 real published ratings across the concentration/temperature conditions tested, plus 3 additional material datasets below (seal, pump, and/or tube materials). Materials rated Excellent in at least one tested condition: PVDF, PFA, PTFE, Stainless Steel 316.

Pipe, Tank & Wetted Material Compatibility

ConcentrationTemp (°F)Temp (°C)PVCPolypropylene (PP)PVDFPFAPTFEStainless Steel 316
—17680No rating publishedNo rating publishedExcellentNo rating publishedExcellentExcellent
—10440GoodGoodExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Legend: E = Excellent · G = Good · F = Fair · C = Corroded · (blank) = No rating published for this chemical/concentration/temperature combination — treat as unknown, not safe · A = Rating code not defined in the source vendor legend (appears once, Ammonium Sulfate/316SS) — shown as-is, not interpreted

Elastomer Seal Material Compatibility

VariantFFKMFKM-ETPTFE/PFKMHNBR
—GoodGoodGoodGoodGood

Ratings: 1 = Good, 2 = Fair, 3 = Poor, 4 = Not Recommended. Full dataset: Elastomer Seal Material Compatibility (2,110 chemicals).

Centrifugal Pump Wetted-End Material — Max Temperature (°F)

VariantSp. Gr.CPVCGlass-Filled PPPVDFRyton PPSETFEPTFE316 SSHastelloy C-276TitaniumCarbonCeramicSilicon CarbideEPDMFKMFEP
——180180280200230500410410200500500500200176280

🔥 = flammable (flashpoint ≤140°F) — only flammable-rated pump materials should be used. "NR" = not recommended at any temperature, "ND" = no data published. Full dataset: Centrifugal Pump Material Resistance (280 chemicals).

Peristaltic Pump Tube Compatibility

VariantFlex-A-Prene®Flex-A-Chem®Flex-A-Thane®
54% in wExcellentExcellentExcellent

Based on 28-day room-temperature (73°F) immersion testing. Full dataset: Peristaltic Pump Tube Compatibility (368 chemicals).

Source: Flowline chemical compatibility chart, real published vendor data, compiled by LibertyCES. Blank ratings mean no rating was published for that combination — treat as unknown, not safe. This data is a screening reference, not a final engineering approval; confirm with a manufacturer-specific data sheet before specifying equipment.

Equipment LibertyCES Supplies for Salts / Brines Service

LibertyCES specifies and supplies the pumps, valves, tanks, piping, and instrumentation that store, transfer, meter, and contain ammonium nitrate and other salts / brines — never the chemical itself, always the equipment engineered to handle it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What material is best for Ammonium Nitrate?

Rated Excellent in at least one tested concentration/temperature condition: PVDF, PFA, PTFE, Stainless Steel 316. Always confirm against the exact concentration and temperature in your application — compatibility can shift across the range.

Is Ammonium Nitrate compatible with PVDF?

See the PVDF column in the table below for the specific concentration/temperature ratings published for Ammonium Nitrate.

What equipment does LibertyCES supply for Ammonium Nitrate service?

LibertyCES specifies pumps, valves, tanks, piping, and containment equipment for salts / brines service, including Ammonium Nitrate. See the equipment guides linked below, or request a free spec review.

Source: Liberty Chemical Equipment & Supply, Inc. (LibertyCES) — engineering data compiled and reviewed by James Riggins, Founder, LibertyCES, from real vendor and field-verified sources. For a free spec review, call James at (559) 395-5500 or email [email protected] / [email protected]. Website: libertyces.com.