Industrial chemicals such as Hydrogen (H₂), Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂), and Ammonia (NH₃) play critical roles in various industries.
- Hydrogen (H₂)
- Properties: A colorless, odorless gas, the lightest element, and highly flammable.
- Applications:
- Ammonia production: Used in the Haber-Bosch process to synthesize NH₃ from H₂ and N₂.
- Oil refining: Utilized for desulfurization in petroleum products.
- Clean fuel: A key component in fuel cells and researched as a sustainable energy source.
- Hydro Peroxide (H2O2)
- Properties: A colorless liquid with strong oxidizing properties, easily decomposes into water and oxygen.
- Applications:
- Bleaching: Used in textiles and paper manufacturing.
- Disinfection: Acts as an antiseptic in healthcare and water treatment.
- Chemical synthesis: Participates in numerous industrial chemical reactions.
- Ammonia (NH3)
- Properties: A colorless gas with a characteristic pungent smell, easily liquefied under high pressure.
- Applications:
- Fertilizers: Used directly or as a raw material for producing nitrogen-based fertilizers such as urea.
- Refrigeration: Utilized in industrial refrigeration systems.
- Cleaning agents: Found in various industrial and household cleaning products.