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[[File:Ammonia-2D.svg|thumb|2D structure of ammonia.]] | [[File:Ammonia-2D.svg|thumb|2D structure of ammonia.]] | ||
'''Ammonia''', also known as '''hydrogen nitride''', is an inorganic compound of [[nitrogen]] and [[hydrogen]] with the formula NH<sub>3</sub>. It is a colourless gas with a distinct pungent smell. | '''Ammonia''', also known as '''hydrogen nitride''', is an inorganic compound of [[nitrogen]] and [[hydrogen]] with the formula NH<sub>3</sub>. It is a colourless gas with a distinct pungent smell. Although common in nature and in wide use, ammonia is both caustic and hazardous in its concentrated form. | ||
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Around 70% of ammonia is used to make [[Fertilizer|fertilizers]] in various forms and composition. Ammonia in pure form is also applied directly into the soil. Ammonia, either directly or indirectly, is also a building block for the synthesis of many pharmaceutical products and is used in many commercial cleaning products. | |||
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Revision as of 14:14, 21 November 2022
Ammonia, also known as hydrogen nitride, is an inorganic compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3. It is a colourless gas with a distinct pungent smell. Although common in nature and in wide use, ammonia is both caustic and hazardous in its concentrated form.
Uses
Around 70% of ammonia is used to make fertilizers in various forms and composition. Ammonia in pure form is also applied directly into the soil. Ammonia, either directly or indirectly, is also a building block for the synthesis of many pharmaceutical products and is used in many commercial cleaning products.
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