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Acquisition - Expenses Associated with the East Dubuque Merger (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
CVR Partners, LP | East Dubuque Merger | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (Exclusive of Depreciation and Amortization) |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Merger related expenses | $ 0.7 | $ 1.5 | $ 3.1 | $ 1.5

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