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Ammonia is a colorless gas with a pungent odor, commonly used in various industrial applications. It is a key precursor for the production of fertilizers, cleaning agents, and many chemicals.
- Fertilizer Industry: Used in the production of ammonium nitrate and urea fertilizers.
- Cleaning Products: Common ingredient in household and industrial cleaners.
- Chemical Industry: Raw material for producing nitric acid, hydrazine, and other chemicals.
- Water Treatment: Used in wastewater treatment for nitrogen removal.
- Refrigeration: Used as a refrigerant in industrial cooling systems.
Appearance
Colorless gas (under standard conditions)
Odor
Pungent, strong ammonia-like odor
Molecular Formula
NH3
Molecular Weight
17.03 g/mol
Boiling Point
-33.34 °C
Density
0.73 g/L (at 0°C)
Solubility
Highly soluble in water
pH (1% solution)
11.6 - 12.0
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, highly flammable
IUPAC Name
azane
Summenformel
NH3
Molekulargewicht
17.03 g/mol
SMILES
N
InChIKey
QGZKDVFQNNGYKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H221 Flammable gas
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
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