Description
What is Urea? | Properties, Formula, and Industrial Role
Urea (CO(NH₂)₂), also known as carbamide, is an organic compound widely used in the agriculture, chemical, and manufacturing industries. It is primarily known as the world’s most important nitrogen-based fertilizer, but also plays a vital role in industrial applications, resins, plastics, and pharmaceutical production.
Chemical Structure and Formula
Molecular Formula: CH₄N₂O
Molecular Weight: 60.06 g/mol
Appearance: White crystalline solid
Odor: Odorless
Melting Point: ~132–135°C
Solubility: Highly soluble in water
CAS Number: 57-13-6
Urea is non-toxic, highly stable under normal conditions, and easily transportable.
Industrial Applications of Urea
Although 90% of global urea production is used in fertilizers, its industrial significance is broad and diverse:
Fertilizer Industry
Used as a nitrogen-release fertilizer (N46%)
Enhances crop yield and soil health
Resin & Plastics
Key raw material in urea-formaldehyde resins (used in wood adhesives, MDF, particleboard)
Pharmaceuticals
Used in dermatological creams and lotions for skin hydration
A component in certain medications
Cleaning Products
Found in detergents and personal care products
Industrial cleaning agents for metal and equipment
DeNOx Systems (Automotive & Power Plants)
Urea solutions (e.g. DEF, AdBlue) are injected into exhaust systems to reduce NOx emissions
Packaging and Grades
Granular Urea (standard for agriculture)
Prilled Urea (industrial & agricultural use)
Urea Solution 32% (for DeNOx / SCR applications)
Packaging Options:
50 kg PP/PE bags
Jumbo bags (1 MT)
Bulk shipments via silo trucks or containers
Urea Export from Iran
Iran is one of the leading exporters of urea in the world, especially from major petrochemical complexes in Assaluyeh and Bandar Imam. Iranian urea is renowned for its:
Consistent nitrogen content (46% min)
Low biuret level
High whiteness and uniform granule size
Competitive FOB/CFR pricing
Key export markets include:
🇹🇷 Turkey
🇦🇪 UAE & Middle East
🇮🇳 India & Southeast Asia
Africa (Egypt, Kenya, South Africa)
CIS countries (Uzbekistan, Armenia, Georgia)
Why Buy from PetroExportHub?
Direct supply from Iranian petrochemical producers
SGS-inspected quality with COA and origin documents
Flexible payment terms and shipping options
Support for multi-language export documentation
Fast loading and customs clearance from Bandar Abbas & Imam Khomeini ports
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