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EC number: 235-186-4 | CAS number: 12125-02-9
Biodegradation in soil
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Link to relevant study record(s)
Description of key information
Inorganic substance, biodegradation testing is not applicable.
Ammonium in soil undergoes nitrification and denitrification as part of the nitrogen cycle and be taken up by plants via nitrogen fixation (WHO,1986). The biological conversion of ammonium to nitrate is called nitrification. Nitrification is a two-step process. Bacteria knowmn as Nitrosomonas convert ammonia and ammonium to nitrite . Next, bacteria called Nitrobacter finish the conversion of nitrite to nitrate. The reactions are generally coupled and proceed rapidly to the nitrate form.
Key value for chemical safety assessment
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