Ammonium nitrate (NH₄NO₃) is a white, crystalline chemical compound primarily used as a high-nitrogen fertilizer in agriculture and as an oxidizing agent in explosives. It is a salt of ammonium and nitrate ions, highly soluble in water, and hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture from the air. While a critical industrial chemical, it is also hazardous and can contribute to explosive decomposition, especially when exposed to high temperatures or contaminated with combustible materials. It is a white crystalline salt consisting of ions of ammonium and nitrate.

Zinc sulfate (zinc sulphate, ZnSO₄) is a zinc salt of sulfuric acid, occurring as colorless, transparent crystals or powder that is highly soluble in water. It is used medicinally as a dietary supplement to treat and prevent zinc deficiency, as well as to treat diarrhea in children and promote wound healing. Zinc sulfate is also used in agriculture to control moss on roofs, in feed and fertilizer production, and in brewing to maintain healthy yeast. Zinc sulfate is a highly effective fertilizer with a wide range of applications in the agricultural sector.