Nitric Acid and Ammonia (Ammonium Nitrate)

HNO3 + NH3 → NH4NO3

概述

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.

参与者

角色 物质 系数 状态
反应物 Nitric Acid HNO₃ 1 (aq)
反应物 Ammonia NH₃ 1 (g)

日常示例

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

工业重要性

硝酸铵年产量超2000万吨,是全球最重要的氮肥之一,也是采矿炸药(ANFO)的主要成分。因其在特定条件下具有爆炸性,安全储存和运输至关重要。

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.