Ammonia

2D structure of ammonia.

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.

Dependencies

• Hydrogen
• Nitrogen
  • Ammonia
    • Fertilizer

See also

• Water
• Chemical compounds

References

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