Agriculture
Nitrification Inhibitor:
DCD is widely used as a nitrification inhibitor in fertilizers to improve nitrogen utilization efficiency, reduce nitrogen loss, and minimize environmental pollution.
Example:
"Dicyandiamide is added to ammonium-based fertilizers to reduce nitrate leaching and greenhouse gas emissions."
Controlled-Release Fertilizers:
DCD helps enhance the performance of controlled-release fertilizers, promoting sustainable farming practices.
Example:
"The inclusion of dicyandiamide in fertilizers ensures prolonged nitrogen availability for crops."Long-lasting Nitrogen Fertilizer. DCD is also used in large quantities
for agriculture purposes in order to stabilise urea. It increases the useful period of the fertiliser and prevents the environment damaging washing-out of the nitrates in fertilised fields.