Fertilizer production
Ammonia is the main raw material for nitrogen fertilizers such as urea, ammonium nitrate, and ammonium sulfate. About 80% of the world's ammonia is used for agricultural fertilizer production, directly supporting food production.
Refrigerant
Liquid ammonia is widely used in cold storage, air conditioning systems, and petrochemical cooling devices due to its high vaporization heat absorption efficiency, especially in large-scale industrial refrigeration, accounting for more than 60%.
Chemical synthesis
Nitric acid and ammonium salts: Nitric acid is prepared by oxidizing ammonia through the Ostwald process, and then explosives, nylon, etc. are produced.
Plastics and dyes: As an aminating agent, it participates in the synthesis of phenolic resins and dye intermediates.
Applications in other fields
Petrochemicals:Neutralizes the acidic components of crude oil to protect equipment and is used in metal smelting (such as copper and nickel extraction).
Environmental protection and scientific research
Wastewater treatment: Monitor ammonia concentration to optimize microbial activity and prevent secondary pollution.
Laboratory use: Participate in metal heat treatment as a protective atmosphere, or use it to prepare dissociated ammonia as a hydrogen source.
Emerging fields
Biofuels: Explore the potential of ammonia as a zero-carbon fuel to replace traditional fossil energy.