- Greenfield: 600 → 2 000 t/d single-train capacity
- Revamp: +20 % output, −15 % energy, < 20 ppm N₂O/NOx
- Steam export up to 800 kg/t at 45 bar, 450 °C
- Corrosion-free design—30 yr references, no exotic alloys
- Complete lifecycle services: design, EPC, OTS, asset health
Nitric acid is a cornerstone of the global fertilizer industry, with over 80% of production used to create ammonium nitrate and UAN (urea ammonium nitrate). It is also a critical intermediate for producing explosives, specialty chemicals, and advanced fuel components.
The challenge for producers today lies in building or revamping plants that meet stringent environmental regulations, optimize energy recovery, and reduce both emissions and total cost of ownership, all while maintaining operational safety and reliability.
Industrial Applications of Nitric Acid
Nitric acid serves both agriculture and industry as a vital input for:
- Ammonium nitrate and UAN (liquid fertilizer)
- Explosives and blasting agents
- Polyurethanes, dyes, and intermediates
- DEF/AdBlue® production when integrated with urea technologies
- Integrated fertilizer complexes alongside ammonia and urea
Nextchem Technologies for Nitric Acid
Through Stamicarbon, NEXTCHEM provides NX Stami™ Nitric Acid, a reliable and high-efficiency technology for both mono-pressure and dual-pressure nitric acid production.
Mono- and dual-pressure nitric-acid flowsheet with maximum energy recovery
Stamicarbon, the nitrogen technology licensor of NEXTCHEM, has delivered numerous projects worldwide covering technology licensing, plant optimization and revamping for urea, ammonia, and nitric acid production.
Nextchem provides:
- Plant assessment
- Feasibility studies
- Technology licensing
- Proprietary Equipment
- Revamps and plant debottlenecking
- Full Life Cycle Support
