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.
