Product Details : 

  • CAS : 7664-41-7
  • Boiling Point : -33.43 at 1.013 bar (degree C)
  • Vapour Pressure : 4.29 at 0 degree C
  • Density : 0.728 kg/m3
  • Flammability range in air : 15.0 - 27.0
  • Melting Point : -77.73 degree C
  • UN : 1005
  • Molecular Weight : 17.031 g/mol
  • Specific Volume : 1.374 m3/kg at 15 degree C

 

Source:

  • Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) R-717 is manufactured by the Haber-Bosch Process, Consisting of a direct reaction between hydrogen and Nitrogen, in the molar proportions.

Application:

  • It is used as the component in calibration gas mixture for gas detection systems as well as environmental emission monitoring.
  • It is widely used in the semiconductor industry.
  • It is used in the production of blue and white LEDs.
  • It is also used to produce proteins and can be used to improve the protein content of low-quality hay.
  • It is a reagent in copying machines.
  • It is used in the production of cyanide.
  • As a processing agent, ammonia is used in the manufacturing of alkalis, ammonium salts, dyes, pharmaceuticals, cuprammonium rayon and nylon


Characteristics:

  • Colourless Liquefied gas with a penetrating and suffocating odour. Combustible but hard to ignite.


Health risks:

  • Toxic irritates mucous membranes and eyes. High concentrations give rise to cramp in the windpipe and pulmonary oedema.