What’s an Ammonia Compressor?

Ammonia compressors remove heat from objects or spaces by changing refrigerants from liquid to gas and back. Ammonia is commonly used in commercial applications, while home appliances typically use Freon. Compressors can be reciprocating, screw, or scroll types. Ammonia is a natural gas that can be toxic if used improperly. An ammonia compressor is a […]

What’s Ammonia?

Ammonia is a chemical compound used in many consumer and commercial products, including cleaners and fertilizers. It is dangerous and can cause burning, fainting, or death. It is produced artificially and is lighter than air, making it safer than other hazardous gases. Ammonia is used to etch metals, refrigerate cells, and fertilize crops. It was […]

Ammonia and sulfuric acid: what’s the link?

Ammonia and sulfuric acid are widely used chemicals in the production of fertilizers and explosives. Ammonia is produced through the Haber-Bosch process and is used in the production of various fertilizers. Sulfuric acid is produced through the oxidation of sulfur dioxide and is used in the production of superphosphate fertilizer. Both chemicals can also combine […]

Ammonia synthesis: what is it?

Ammonia is produced by combining hydrogen and nitrogen gas using iron as a catalyst. The process, known as the Haber process, was developed by Fritz Haber in the early 1900s. Hydrogen is usually sourced from natural gas and the temperature and pressure used are high. Nitrogen fixation is an alternative process that uses microorganisms to […]

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