Chemistry

Industrial importance of Ammonia

Industrial importance of Ammonia

Ammonia is used,

  • In the manufacture of rayon and urea.
  • In the manufacture of sodium carbonate by Solvay’s process.
  • In the manufacture of nitric acid by Ostwald’s process.
  • In the manufacture of fertilizers such as ammonium sulphate, ammonium nitrate, diammonium phosphate etc.
  • As a refrigerant in ice plants.
  • As a cleansing agent for furniture and glass surfaces.