Is urea and AdBlue the same?

AdBlue is a liquid solution of urea (the stuff found in urine), and when it meets a hot exhaust system it releases ammonia which is a catalyst to a chemical reaction that converts dangerous Nitrogen Oxides into two harmless products – water vapour and Nitrogen.

What is the difference between AdBlue and urea?

AdBlue is composed of 32.5% urea and 67.5% demineralized water. Invented in 1828, Urea is a synthetic product derived from ammonia. BASF was the first company to produce urea industrially in 1922. Urea is also naturally present in human and animal urine.

Is AdBlue just urea?

While AdBlue is comprised of approximately 32 percent urea, our urine includes approximately two percent urea. It's mostly water, and the rest will depend upon one's diet. Some other elements of urine (again, depending on your diet) could be detrimential to the AdBlue system, and could cause some expensive repairs.

What is another name for AdBlue?

AdBlue is known by several names depending on the country: in America it's known as Diesel Exhaust fluid (DEF for short), in Brazil, ARLA32. AUS32 is the technical name for this liquid that is used as the reducing agent in an SCR system, converting harmful nitrogen oxide into innocuous nitrogen and water.

Can I use urine instead of AdBlue?

Not at all! The reason for this rumour is that AdBlue^® is made of 67.5% demineralised water and 32.5% urea. However, urea is not strictly speaking urine, but rather one of its components. In addition, no human or animal urine is used to create the urea in AdBlue^®.

Can diesel motors run without AdBlue?

Without AdBlue, most modern diesel engines will automatically de-rate and won't operate beyond moving the truck off the road.

Do all diesels need AdBlue?

Many diesel cars that meet Euro 6 emissions standards use AdBlue. By no means all do, though, as there are other systems that can be used instead to reduce NOx emissions. There are so many cars that use AdBlue that there isn't the space to list them all here.

What urea is used in AdBlue?

Making AdBlue® yourself: standards which cannot be met

AdBlue® is a chemical solution of high purity which meets the physico-chemical specifications and characteristics described in standard ISO 22241, a guarantee of quality. This aqueous solution is made up of 32.5% high purity urea and 67.5% demineralised water.

What does urea mean?

From a strictly chemical disposition DEF is a mixture of 67.5% deionized water and 32.5% urea. Urea is a compound in Nitrogen that turns to ammonia when heated and is used in a variety of industries. Urea is technically derived from a byproduct of urine but for mass production purposes it is synthetically made.

Is AdBlue universal?

Which cars can use AdBlue? Not all car manufacturers use AdBlue technology. But chances are if you've got a diesel from Jaguar, Land Rover or any French or German manufacturer, and it was registered new after September 2015, it'll use AdBlue.

Can you use AdBlue as fertilizer?

AdBlue is composed of deionised water and urea, an organic compound that is also used as a fertiliser, although the finished product is much purer.

Why can't Australia make urea?

The world is facing a major shortage of the compound, a key ingredient found in the diesel exhaust fluid AdBlue and a large component in fertiliser. The main reason for the shortage is that China, which previously supplied 80% of Australia's urea supplies, has banned export of the product.

Why is there a shortage of AdBlue?

In short, Australia is set to face an AdBlue shortage by February 2022, if not earlier. And due to offshoring, we produce very little of AdBlue's key ingredient – urea – domestically. We've done little of late to support local production that otherwise would struggle to compete in the global market.

Can cars work without AdBlue?

Most modern heavy equipment is not designed to operate without AdBlue. The engines fitted to these vehicles simply cannot run without DEF, which means grain harvests, as well as the mining of coal (to supply power-generation facilities), could soon be halted.

What does AdBlue do to diesel?

AdBlue is a liquid used to reduce the nitrous oxide emissions of diesel engines and is made up of a mixture of urea and deionized water that is sprayed into the exhaust system.

What does AdBlue do for diesel engines?

AdBlue is a non-toxic diesel exhaust fluid, made up of high purity urea and deionized water used to treat exhausts on diesel engines to reduce harmful emissions. Although it's odorless and non-toxic, it can corrode metallic surfaces.

Is urea and urine the same thing?

Urea is the chief nitrogenous waste, which is eliminated through urine. Urea is produced in the liver from ammonia, which is a metabolite of amino acids and carbon dioxide. Urine is formed by the nephrons after filtration, secretion and reabsorption.

Is all AdBlue the same quality?

Is all AdBlue® the same? While there are different names for AdBlue®, such as Bluedef, BlueTec and so forth, all mixes should contain the same solution of 32.5% urea and 67.5% de-ionised water.

What is urea used for?

urea, also called carbamide, the diamide of carbonic acid. Its formula is H₂NCONH₂. Urea has important uses as a fertilizer and feed supplement, as well as a starting material for the manufacture of plastics and drugs.

Are there different types of AdBlue?

AdBlue is a proprietary name, like Hoover and iPhone: i.e. there are not different types or brands of AdBlue, though there may at any time be different brands selling other urea-based solutions that perform the same function. AdBlue is stored in a tank in the vehicle, and is injected into the SCR system as required.

Can I pee in DEF tank?

Please do not urinate in your DEF tank, the SCR system will be damaged and it will cost thousands of dollars to repair. Here at Transliquid Technologies we specialize in providing the best quality of Diesel Exhaust Fluid.

What is AdBlue called in France?

Diesel Exhaust Fluid/AdBlue®. [...] d'échappement diesel/AdBlue®.

Is AdBlue made from urine?

Is AdBlue® made from pigs' urine? AdBlue® is a synthetic, highly purified solution of urea and demineralized water NOT pigs urine. Whilst the chemical urea is in pigs' urine, it is found in much lower concentration alongside many other elements.

Do all new diesel cars use AdBlue?

Does every diesel need AdBlue? AdBlue should only be used in diesel cars fitted with an SCR system, so if in doubt, consult the vehicle handbook. As a rule of thumb, the more recently the diesel car was built, the more likely it is to use AdBlue, as the Euro 6 regulations were introduced in 2014.

What happens if you run out of AdBlue while driving?

What happens if your car runs out of AdBlue? If you run out of AdBlue while you're driving, then the engine's power and performance will be reduced to 'limp home' mode to limit its emissions and once the engine has stopped, it won't re-start until the AdBlue tank is refilled.