Nitric Acid and Ammonia (Ammonium Nitrate)

HNO₃ + NH₃ → NH₄NO₃

Descripción general

Nitric acid reacts with ammonia to form ammonium nitrate, the world's most widely used nitrogen fertilizer. This exothermic reaction must be carefully controlled in industrial production. Ammonium nitrate contains 34% nitrogen, the highest of common solid fertilizers.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Reactivo	Nitric Acid HNO₃	1	(aq)
Reactivo	Ammonia NH₃	1	(g)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Ammonium nitrate instant cold packs work by dissolving the salt in water endothermically, providing cold therapy for sports injuries.

Importancia industrial

Se producen más de 20 millones de toneladas de nitrato de amonio anuales para fertilizantes y explosivos mineros. El almacenamiento seguro es una prioridad crítica de seguridad en toda la cadena de suministro.

Propiedades

Tipo: Acid-Base
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -145,1 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Nitric Acid and Ammonia (Ammonium Nitrate)?

The balanced equation is: HNO₃ + NH₃ → NH₄NO₃.

What type of reaction is Nitric Acid and Ammonia (Ammonium Nitrate)?

Nitric Acid and Ammonia (Ammonium Nitrate) is a acid-base reaction.

Is Nitric Acid and Ammonia (Ammonium Nitrate) exothermic or endothermic?

Nitric Acid and Ammonia (Ammonium Nitrate) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -145.1 kJ/mol.