Ammonia (NH3) is a non-colored, astringent odor, poisonous and corrosive gas and heavier than air. It is a chemical compound consisting of nitrogen and hydrogen. Even ammonia (ammonium hydroxide) diluted with water is very corrosive. Whether in the gaseous state or in its liquefied form, ammonia causes burns if it comes into contact with the skin and eyes. When ammonia mixes with air, it turns into a flammable mixture. In addition, ammonia gas combines with the moisture in the air and a pungent Gas (NH3), which is a combination of Nitrogen and Hydrogen. The water-soluble, highly toxic residual product NH3, which is formed from the deamination of mainly amino acids and other sources such as nucleic acids and amines, is deposited on the ground.
It is a colorless and foul-smelling gas composed of ammonia, nitrogen and hydrogen. Its chemical formula is NH3. Although it does not contain OH− ions, it shows weak base properties.
Since its latent gassing heat is very high, it is also used as a coolant in industrial facilities. Its molecular weight is 17,0304 g / mol, its boiling point at 1 atmospheric pressure is -33.34 ° C (239.81 K). Since it freezes at -78 degrees, it is gaseous at room conditions. Molecular shape is triangular pyramid. Since its molecules are polar, it is highly soluble in water.
It is used at the first stage in the synthesis of substances such as ammonia, fertilizers, drugs, dyes and perfumes. Ammonia is also used in cleaning agents. Ammonia is a toxic substance to living things, care must be taken when using it. Ammonia is a covalently bonded compound. It is a nonmetal + nonmetal bond. Since its molecules are polar, it is highly soluble in water. Ammonia molecules form weak hydrogen bonds with water molecules as well as among themselves.
For this reason, it is very soluble in water. At 1 atm pressure and 0 degrees, 1 liters of water in 1300 liter and at 20 degrees 700 liters of ammonia dissolve. Under room conditions, the saturated ammonia solution is 34 percent and its density is 0,88 g / ml.
The products sold under the name ammonia are ammonium hydroxide, which is an aqueous solution of ammonia.
It is a colorless gas composed of nitrogen and hydrogen. There is a pungent odor that causes the eye to grow and cause its nose to flow. It is not liquid ammonia gas, which is used for commercial purposes and is known as ammonia. This is in fact ammonium hydroxide in which ammonia is dissolved in water. Ammonium hydroxide is a very strong alkaline. It is very useful in cleaning houses.
Ammonia gas is obtained by two different methods. Nitrogen and hydrogen are compressed in an commonly used process and passed over angry iron or platinum. The second method is the treatment of smoke from the chimneys of the factories. Ammonia is one of the by-products obtained in the gas plants.
It is thought that this chemical compound was originally called Amon by the Egyptian god Amon and was called ammonia in the 1770 years. It is obtained as a second order product in ammonia, coal and coke factories. Today, it is synthetically obtained from air nitrogen. When proteins in the body of humans and animals are disintegrated, ammonia occurs and is excreted in the urine. With the decay of animal and vegetable proteins, too little ammonia is released into the air.
The latent heat of gasification of the ammonia compound is very high and it is used as a coolant in industrial facilities. Generally in the form of gas in room conditions. In addition, ammonia, drugs, paints, perfumes and fertilizers for the purpose of synthesizing substances used in the starting material. Ammonia is also used in cleaning agents, but ammonia is a toxic substance for all living things, so it should be used consciously. Very easily soluble in water. Ammonia gas will cause poisoning if inhaled directly. Drinking of ammonia mixed liquids also causes poisoning. Symptoms of poisoning include shortness of breath, vomiting and diarrhea. In addition, ammonia gas causes pulmonary edema and bronchitis. Measurements that determine the amount of ammonia in air and liquids are carried out by authorized laboratories.
Our company also performs ammonia (NH3) measurements within the scope of gas measurements. In these studies, the relevant legal regulations, the standards and test methods published by the domestic and foreign organizations are being followed. It is a gas compound with a colorless, sharp and unpleasant odor composed of nitrogen atom and hydrogen atom. It does not contain OH-ion but it shows the base base feature in water. An ammonia molecule consists of a nitrogen and three hydrogen atoms.
The application areas are as follows:
- Paints
- Perfumes
- Cleaning materials
- Explosives
- Fertilizer production
- Industry
- In the production of nitric acid
- Urea
- In plastics
