Main usesNitrogen is used in the manufacturing of fertilizers, nitric acid, nylon, dyes, explosives, such as TNT and dynamite, the deadly poison cyanide, and many others in its pure state and as its compounds such as N2 and ammonia. Also, liquid nitrogen (pictured left) is used as a high-powered refrigerant, as its cooling temperature is very low. Lastly, it is used in the multipurpose substance ammonia, commonly seen as a cleaner or fertilizer.
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