Chemical Fact Sheet Anhydrous Ammonia |
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| Chemical
Name |
Ammonia |
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| What
Is it? |
Colorless
gas
Lighter than air
Strong odor of household ammonia
Corrosive
Alkaline |
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| Where
Does It Come From? |
Produced
by reacting nitrogen and hydrogen gases in presence of a catalyst |
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| What
Are The Common Uses? |
Household
cleaner as ammonia in water
Fertilizer
Refrigerant in air conditioners, etc.
Manufacturing of plastics, fibers, explosives and other chemicals |
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| How
Is It Transported? |
Can
be shipped by truck, railcar, barges, and pipeline |
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| How
Is It Stored? |
Can be stored in pressurized and/or refrigerated tanks |