Haber Process Flashcards
1
Q
What is the haber process
A
It’s used to make ammonia from hydrogen and nitrogen
2
Q
What are the industrial conditions for the haber process
A
High pressure of 200 atmospheres
High temperature of 450 degrees
The reactant gases are passed over an iron catalyst
3
Q
What is the ammonia produced used as
A
Used to make ammonium nitrate which is a very nitrogen rich fertiliser
4
Q
What does it mean by the forward reaction of the haber process being exothermic
A
The increasing temp will move the equilibrium the wrong way so away from ammonia and to motiven and hydrogen this means the yield of ammonia will be greater at lower temps but lower temps means slower rates of reactions
5
Q
What are the 3 essential elements in fertilisers
A
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Potassium
