Ammonia

NH₃

IUPAC: Ammonia

CAS: 7664-41-7

Overview

Ammonia is a pungent gas and one of the most produced industrial chemicals. It is the basis of the fertilizer industry via the Haber-Bosch process.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 3 1.0080
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×3
17.8%
N
Nitrogen ×1
82.2%

Uses

  • • Fertilizer production
  • • Cleaning products
  • • Refrigeration
  • • Explosives precursor

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The Haber-Bosch process for making ammonia feeds about half the world's population through fertilizers

Safety

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Corrosive to mucous membranes
  • ⚠ Flammable in high concentrations

Structure

SMILES

N

Properties

Type
base
State
gas
Molar Mass
17.03 g/mol
Density
0.0007 g/cm³
Melting Point
-77.7 °C
Boiling Point
-33.3 °C
Solubility
900 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
17.0265
XLogP
-0.7
TPSA
1.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
1
Complexity
0.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Hydroxide

Al(OH)₃

Barium Hydroxide

Ba(OH)₂

Calcium Hydroxide

Ca(OH)₂

Lithium Hydroxide

LiOH

Magnesium Hydroxide

Mg(OH)₂

Potassium Hydroxide

KOH

Sodium Hydroxide

NaOH

Sodium Hydroxide Solution

NaOH(aq)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ammonia?
Ammonia (NH₃) is a base compound with the IUPAC name Ammonia.
What is the molecular weight of Ammonia?
Ammonia has a molar mass of 17.03 g/mol.
What state is Ammonia at room temperature?
Ammonia is a gas at room temperature.
Is Ammonia organic or inorganic?
Ammonia is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Ammonia?
Ammonia (NH₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Nitrogen (N).