PRODUCTION OF CHEMICALS
Ammonia serves as a precursor in the synthesis of various compounds, such as Amines, Nitriles, Hydrogen cyanide, Hydrazine, Hydroxylamine, Ammonium carbonate, Phenol, Urea, Amino acids, and more.
REFRIGERATION
Ammonia is utilized in the production of ice, on a massive scale for refrigeration facilities, and in cooling systems within structures.
EXPLOSIVES
Employed in the production of ammonium nitrate NH4NO3, which serves as an ingredient in the creation of explosives.
FERTILIZER
Liquid fertilizer is made up of ammonia, ammonium nitrate, urea, and water ammonia; it is also utilized in creating ammonium and nitrate salt solutions.
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT
Ammonia serves as a potent antimicrobial agent, and anhydrous ammonia is predominantly employed in the commercial sector to eradicate microbial contamination within beef products. It is likewise acknowledged for its efficacy as a strong antiseptic.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Ammonia is a commonly employed coolant in large-scale cooling systems in industries and is also utilized as a provider of nitrogen essential for the growth of yeast and microorganisms.
RUBBER AND LEATHER MANUFACTURING SECTORS
In the realm of rubber, ammonia is employed for the stabilization of both natural and synthetic latexes, aiming to avert premature coagulation. Within the leather industry, its applications are diverse. It serves as a curing agent, a substance for preventing slime and mold formation within tanning liquors, and as a protective agent to safeguard leathers and furs during storage.
STEELMAKING, METALLURGICAL TREATMENT & METAL PROCESSES
In the context of metal processing, ammonia is broken down to form a mixture known as “dissociated ammonia,” which is made up of 75% hydrogen and 25% nitrogen. This dissociated ammonia is utilized as a reducing environment during heat-treatment of various metals, serves as a nitrogen source in processes such as nitriding and carbo-nitriding to achieve case hardening of steel, aids in reducing metal oxides, facilitates sintering, brazing of metals, creating glass-to-metal seals, and surface metalizing. Where it’s necessary to maintain a protective atmosphere, dissociated ammonia is employed in processes like nitriding, carbonitriding, bright annealing, furnace brazing, sintering, sodium hydride descaling, and atomic hydrogen welding.
FERMENTATION
Ammonia solutions are employed in the fermentation sector, serving as indispensable sources of nitrogen for microorganisms. Furthermore, they play a pivotal role in regulating pH levels throughout the fermentation process.
LIVESTOCK FEEDS
Chemicals derived from ammonia are utilized as a protein source for feeding animals like cows, sheep, and goats that have a four-chambered stomach.
PETROLEUM INDUSTRY
Applies ammonia to counteract the acidic components of raw oil and to safeguard machinery from rusting.
MINING INDUSTRY
Ammonia is utilized in the production of ice, on a massive scale for refrigeration facilities, and in cooling systems within structures.
PHARMACEUTICALS
Ammonia is employed in the production of API’s and pharmaceuticals that slow down or stop the reproduction of specific bacteria, along with other applications in the pharmaceutical industry and as a neutralizing agent.
CROP PROTECTION
Ammonia is also utilized as a before-harvest cotton-killing solution, a fungicide for specific fruits, and as a preservative for the preservation of wet corn.
ENVIROTRACK EMISSION REDUCTION SYSTEMS - DENOX AND DESOX
Ammonia is employed in emission control systems for stacks to counteract the neutralization of sulfur oxides resulting from the burning of fuels containing sulfur, as well as for the reduction of Nitrous Oxide emissions in both catalytic and non-catalytic systems, and to improve the performance of electrostatic precipitators in removing particulate matter. It serves as the main substance utilized for the diminishment of Nitrous Oxide emissions from thermal power plant stacks.
ACRYLIC AND NYLON FIBER MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
Acrylonitrile plays a pivotal role in the manufacturing of acrylic fibers as well as a variety of resins. It is synthesized through the catalytic oxidation of propylene, with an approximate requirement of 0.48 tonnes of ammonia for every tonne of acrylonitrile produced.
Caprolactam, primarily employed in the fabrication of nylon 6 fibers, relies on the use of ammonia in two distinct stages. Firstly, it is utilized to sustain a reaction pH of 7, maintaining the optimal conditions for the synthesis process. Subsequently, ammonia serves to neutralize the presence of sulphuric acid, thereby ensuring the purity and quality of the final product.
