Question

Prilling of urea should be accomplished (in a sprayer) just above the melting point of urea with minimum of retention time, otherwise it will result in

a.

low bulk density product

b.

biuret formation

c.

non-spherical prills

d.

substantially wet non-flowing and sticky product

Answer: (b).biuret formation

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