The Haber Process


The industrial process to make ammonia.

It takes nitrogen from the air and oxygen from (natural gas or the air).

The catalyst used is iron

Ones that does not get used are recycled


CONDITIONS

  • 200 atmospheres for pressure

  • 400-450 degree celsius for temperture


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Haber

Ammonia

Iron
Recycled


PROPERTIES OF AMMONIA

  • forms an alkaline solution in water

  • very soluble

  • used in the production of nitric acid

  • has a very pungent smell