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.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| 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 |