Ammonia is a chemical compound that consists of nitrogen and hydrogen. Its chemical formula is NH3. Ammonia is a colorless gas with a pungent odor. ammonia plays a significant role in the production of urea. The process of urea production, known as the Haber-Bosch process, involves the reaction of ammonia with carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) in the presence of a catalyst. This reaction results in the formation of urea (NH2CONH2). Urea is an organic compound that is widely used as a substantial nitrogen source in agriculture and fertilizers. Additionally, urea serves as a raw material in the production of other chemical substances.
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Agriculture: Ammonia is used as a nitrogen source in ammonium-based fertilizers, providing nitrogen for plant growth and nutrition.
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Chemical industry: Ammonia is utilized in the production of various chemicals such as nitrates, ammonium compounds, detergents, dyes, plastics, and rubber.
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Industrial: Ammonia is used as a neutralizing agent in some industrial processes. It is also employed in the production of metals, glass, asphalt, hydrogen energy, and ammonia synthesis.
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Food industry: Ammonia is used as a preservative in certain food products. For example, it is used in the production of bread, pastries, and confectionery.
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Refrigeration and air conditioning: Ammonia is employed as a refrigerant in industrial cooling systems such as industrial refrigerators and cooling systems. These are just a few examples of ammonia applications, and there are other uses depending on specific industries and requirements.
| Spec Value |
Property & Composition |
| 99.9 Min |
WT% |
NH3 |
| 0.1 MAX |
WT% |
H2O |
| 10 max |
PPM |
OIL |
| 82 |
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NITROGEN |
| 0.0003 MAX |
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Foreign Matter |
