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Prilling of urea should be accomplished (in a sprayer) just above the melting point of urea with minimum of retention time, otherwise it will result in

low bulk density product
biuret formation
non-spherical prills
substantially wet non-flowing and sticky product

Correct Answer: biuret formation

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