Green Ammonia

About Green Ammonia:

• It is produced by using hydrogen from water electrolysis and nitrogen separated from the air.
• These are then fed into the Haber process (also known as Haber-Bosch) which is powered by sustainable electricity.
• In the Haber process, hydrogen and nitrogen are reacted together at high temperatures and pressures to produce ammonia, NH3. 
• Green ammonia production is where the process of making ammonia is 100% renewable and carbon-free.
• It can be used in
  • Fuel for engines such as locomotives and shipping, replacing diesel and marine fuel oil
  • Fuel source for electricity power generation
  • Building block to make fertilisers for use in agriculture
  • Feedstock for industrial and manufacturing applications ranging from water purification through to pharmaceuticals

Key facts about Ammonia

• It is a colorless highly irritating gas with a sharp suffocating odor.
• It dissolves easily in water to form ammonium hydroxide solution which can cause irritation and burns.
• Ammonia gas is easily compressed and forms a clear, colorless liquid under pressure.
• It is usually shipped as a compressed liquid in steel cylinders.
• Ammonia is not highly flammable, but containers of ammonia may explode when exposed to high heat.

Q1) What is Hydrogen?

Hydrogen is the chemical element with the atomic number 1 and the symbol H. It is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe, constituting approximately 75% of its elemental mass. Hydrogen is a fundamental element, and it plays a crucial role in various natural processes and industrial applications.

Source: Green Ammonia Imported through VOC Port, Tamil Nadu for the first time