Ammonia Gas
Ammonia or azane is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH₃. The simplest pnictogen hydride, ammonia is a colourless gas with a characteristic pungent smell.
Ammonia Gas Purity & Mixtures
| Ammonia | Total Purity By Volume(%) | Maximum Levels of Impurity(ppm by Volume) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | Oil | Moisture | Pyridine | Naphthalene | ||||||
| Commercial | 0.02 | 0.5 | Nil | Nil | ||||||
Ammonia Gas (NH3) Specifications
| Sr. NO | Heading | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colour | Black Body with Yellow Neck |
| 2 | Chemical Name | NH 3 |
| 3 | Indian Standard | IS: 662 |
| 4 | Water Capacity | 47 litre |
| 5 | Contents | 7 Cubic Meter Gas |
| 6 | Require Pressure | 140-150 kg / Cm2 (Variation + / – 5 kg/Cm2) |
Ammonia Gas (NH3) Applications / Usages
- Nitriding of Steel for case hardening
- Surface annealing of metals
- Processing Agent in manufacture of Alklies
- Ammonia Salt, Dyes, Pharamaceuticals, Rayons & Nylons
- As a refrigerant in Anhydrous Ammonia
- As a Convenient source of Hydrogen for Hydrogeneration of oils & Fats
- In the extraction of metals like copper, nickel & molybdenum from their ores
