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LAQ : What is nitrolim? Mention its preparation and uses

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What is nitrolim? Mention its preparation and uses. 

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The  black mixture of calcium cyanamide and carbon is commercially known as nitrolim.

Preparation: When calcium carbide is heated in nitrogen at about 1000°C (1273 K), calcium cyanamide is produced with the separation of carbon.

CaC2 + N2 = CaCN2 + C

Uses: It is largely used as fertilizer.

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