Nitric Acid and Ammonia (Ammonium Nitrate)

HNO₃ + NH₃ → NH₄NO₃

Visão geral

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

Papel	Substância	Coeficiente	Estado
Reagente	Nitric Acid HNO₃	1	(aq)
Reagente	Ammonia NH₃	1	(g)

Exemplo do cotidiano

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

Importância industrial

São produzidas mais de 20 milhões de toneladas de nitrato de amónia por ano para fertilizantes e explosivos mineiros. O armazenamento seguro é crítico, pois pode detonar em certas condições.

Propriedades

Tipo: Acid-Base
Reversível: Não
Energia: 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.