What is urea?
Carbamide, as Urea is also know, is and organic compound in the amide group. Amides are especially know for the bonding capabilities and solubility.
Pharmaceutical
From nail removal and drug delivery to rehydration of the skin, Urea containing medical products are found to be of great assistance in the medical field. There are over 150 different brands of medicine using Urea.
Agriculture
Currently nine tenths of all industrial urea production goes to making fertilizer. It is easily transportable, thanks to having a high nitrogen count. Urea creates both ammonium and nitrate witch help the plants grow faster and bigger.
Automobile industry
Urea helps to reduce various nitrous oxide pollutants in exhaust gases, helping keep the pollution levels lower. Mixed with water three parts deionized water one part urea, help change those harmful gases to water and nitrogen, both less polluting.
Waste managment
Urea has a high energy density and have potential to be used for power cells. This is especially promising, because it can be coupled with wastewater treatment – generating power while cleaning the water supply.
Road Safety
Rock salt can be substituted with urea to de-ice roads. It doesnt have corrosive properties and its also much safer for pets.
Hygiene
Urea can be used as a component in dish soap, helping with the micellization process. Hair conditoners, shampoos and even many thooth whitening products take advantage from Ureas properties.