IUPAC Name
Azane
Cas Number
7664-41-7
HS Code
28141000
Formula
H3N
Appearance
Colorless Liquid
Common Names
Liquid Ammonia, Ammonia
Packaging
20 MT Isotank 20FCL
Brief Overview
Ammonia is a chemical found in trace quantities in nature, being produced from nitrogenous animal and vegetable matter. Ammonia and ammonium salts are also found in small quantities in rainwater, whereas ammonium chloride (sal ammoniac), and ammonium sulfate are found in volcanic districts; crystals of ammonium bicarbonate have been found in Ronak guano. The kidneys secrete ammonia to neutralize excess acid. Ammonium salts are found distributed through fertile soil and in seawater.
Manufacturing Process
Mass production of Ammonia mostly uses the Haber–Bosch process, reacting hydrogen (H2) and nitrogen (N2) at a moderately-elevated temperature (450 °C) and high pressure (100 standard atmospheres (10,000 kPa)).
Agriculture Industry
In agriculture industry, ammonia is used as fertilizer to increase yield of crops.
Chemical Manufacturing
Ammonia anhydrous also can be used as recursor to nitrogenous compounds.