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The Haber process is a process used to produce the useful substance [[ammonia]] from [[nitrogen]] and [[hydrogen]]. | The Haber process is a process used to produce the useful substance [[ammonia]] from [[nitrogen]] and [[hydrogen]]. | ||
==Sources of gases== | |||
===Hydrogen=== | |||
Hydrogen can be obtained through two methods: | |||
* [['''Electrolysis of water''']]. Pure water is a poor conductor of electricity, so often a soluble ionic compound is added, such as an acid, base or salt. Sulphuric acid (H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub | |||
>4</sub>) is often used <ref>[http://www.physchem.co.za/Redox/Electrolysis.htm#Water Electrolysis]</ref>. | |||
* [[''Fuel processor'']] | |||
==Reaction== | ==Reaction== | ||
N<sub>2 (g)</sub> + H<sub>2 (g)</sub> -> NH<sub>3 (g)</sub> | N<sub>2 (g)</sub> + H<sub>2 (g)</sub> -> NH<sub>3 (g)</sub> | ||
Revision as of 05:31, 25 May 2007
The Haber process is a process used to produce the useful substance ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen.
Sources of gases
Hydrogen
Hydrogen can be obtained through two methods:
- '''Electrolysis of water'''. Pure water is a poor conductor of electricity, so often a soluble ionic compound is added, such as an acid, base or salt. Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) is often used [1].
Reaction
N2 (g) + H2 (g) -> NH3 (g)