It is a technical book containing data for practical uses by professionals in the fields of ammonium nitrate, explosives (for rock blasting), and mining. All efforts have been made to make the material in the book error-free. <br> <br>The book is a ready reckoner and handy guide to the purchasers of ammonium nitrate and manufacturers of explosives (containing ammonium nitrate). <br> <br>It is written to facilitate understanding the nature of technical specifications in finalizing purchases of ammonium nitrate. <br> <br>The contents in the book will help the purchasers in asking for the correct parameters of AN, from the AN sellers. <br>