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Ammonia (NH3) — Properties, Uses & Safety

🏭 Industrial Chemicals

Overview

A key industrial chemical produced by the Haber-Bosch process; essential for fertilizer production feeding half of humanity.

IUPAC Name
azane
CAS Number
7664-41-7
PubChem CID
222
Molecular Formula
NH3
Molar Mass
17.031 g/mol
State at STP
gas
Appearance
Colorless gas with pungent odor

Safety Information

GHS Hazard Codes

H221H280H290H314H331H400

GHS Pictograms

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