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N<sub>2 (g)</sub> + H<sub>2 (g)</sub> -> NH<sub>3 (g)</sub> | N<sub>2 (g)</sub> + H<sub>2 (g)</sub> -> NH<sub>3 (g)</sub> | ||
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==Le Chatelier's principle== | |||
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==Uses of ammonia== | |||
Revision as of 04:33, 25 May 2007
The Haber process is a process used to produce the useful substance ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen.
Sources of gases
Hydrogen
Hydrogen can be obtained through two methods:
- '''Electrolysis of water'''. Pure water is a poor conductor of electricity, so often a soluble ionic compound is added, such as an acid, base or salt. Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) is often used [1].
Reaction
N2 (g) + H2 (g) -> NH3 (g)