Ammonia Volatilization Flashcards
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Ammonia volatilisation is the loss of
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NH3 from terrestrial ecosystems to the atmosphere.
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NH3 has a 6 day residence time
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In the atmosphere, so will be re deposited quickly into fields.
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NH3 - (3)
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Doesn’t bind to soil minerals,
Can exist in a gas state,
May be released by mineralization and lost from the soil.
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Animal waste decomposes to
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NH3 and CO2, reaction is catalysed by urease (soil enzyme).
Results in loss of potential soil nitrogen.
