Description
Urea is an organic compound found mostly in mammals but during the 19th century a discovery was made that allows it to be synthesized in the labs. More than 90% of the Urea produced is destined for use as a nitrogen-release fertilizer due to its high nitrogen content. Other uses include the chemical industry as an adhesive in marine plywood manufacturing, as a dermatological ingredient to promote skin rehydration and in more recent years it has gained traction as a reducer for air pollution in diesel engines. The urea is mixed with water and the solution is injected into the engines exhaust gases to reduce nitrogen oxides to almost zero.
