Urea
Urea is a safe and useful compound. It is a molecule that is produced naturally by protein metabolism and is the main nitrogen-containing substance in the urine of mammals.
More than 90 per cent of urea production goes into agriculture. Urea has a high nitrogen content placing it in high demand as the primarily ingredient for fertiliser. Australia imports more than 90 per cent of the urea it requires annually.
Within the precinct, urea has the opportunity to be made using carbon dioxide waste from other industries. This process is the utilisation component of carbon capture, utilisation and storage.
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Urea is widely used in fertilisers as a source of nitrogen and is an important raw material for the chemical industry. In standard conditions it is a solid.
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- fertiliser
- resins and glue
- fuel additive AdBlue which reduces harmful diesel exhaust
- medical and cosmetics products
- fire extinguishers.
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Urea can be made from natural gas or renewable green ammonia and carbon dioxide.
