Ammonia Industrial Gases
Description
Ammonia is a colorless gas with a strong, pungent odor. In its pure form, known as anhydrous ammonia, it is 99.98% pure and virtually water-free. This makes it a potent form of ammonia, which is widely used in various industrial processes.
Working Principle
Ammonia operates by being chilled and compressed to transition from a gaseous to a liquid state, which is essential for its use in refrigeration and other applications. When released, liquid ammonia rapidly boils and returns to its gaseous state, expanding at a ratio of 850:1. This property allows ammonia to absorb large quantities of heat, making it an effective refrigerant. Its ability to dissociate into hydrogen and nitrogen gases also makes it useful in metallurgical and chemical processes .
Applications
Ammonia is primarily used as a refrigerant gas in industrial refrigeration systems. It is also dissociated into hydrogen and nitrogen gases for use in metallurgical and chemical process applications, such as in the synthesis of other chemicals and in the formation of protective atmospheres for metal processing .
Advantages over other Industrial Gases
Ammonia has several advantages over other industrial gases. It has no ozone-depleting or global-warming potential, making it an environmentally friendly option. It is also widely available and low in cost. Additionally, ammonia operates at the same pressure as traditional refrigerants, which can simplify system design and operation .
Limitations
One of the significant limitations of ammonia is its potential for catastrophic incidents due to its rapid expansion from liquid to gas. This can lead to massive clouds of ammonia gas if not properly contained. Additionally, ammonia's strong odor and corrosive nature can pose safety risks if not handled correctly .
Considerations
When considering the use of ammonia, it is important to account for initial costs, which may be lower due to its wide availability and low cost. However, operating expenses can be influenced by the need for specialized equipment to handle its corrosive nature and potential safety hazards. Durability and maintenance costs should also be considered, as systems using ammonia may require regular monitoring and maintenance to prevent leaks and ensure safe operation .
from Kin-Tek Laboratories Inc.
Used for generating moderate concentrations of low vapor pressure compounds such as C2H5SH, benzene, and water, and for generating high concentration mixtues of SO2, CH,3SH and other moderate vapor pressure compounds. Typical emission rate is 1 to 10 ppm, depending on the compound and the operating... [See More]
- Industrial Gases: Ammonia; Ammonia
- Composition: Pure
- Application / Function: Calibration Gas / Gas Standard; Laboratory / Analytical
- Product Form: Liquid
from Linde North America, Inc.
Constant monitoring through various analytical procedures ensures that the pure gases you receive meet the minimum purity levels specified by Linde, and of course your exact specifications. In addition to our standard catalogue products, many gases of higher purity are available on special order. [See More]
- Industrial Gases: Ammonia
- Concentration: 99.99 to 100
- Composition: Pure
- Product Form: Liquid
from Kin-Tek Laboratories Inc.
Generate moderate concentrations of low vapor pressure compounds such as acrylonitrile, benzene, styrene, etc. and high concentrations of SO2, CH3SH and other moderate vapor compounds. [See More]
- Industrial Gases: Ammonia; Ammonia
- Composition: Pure
- Application / Function: Calibration Gas / Gas Standard; Laboratory / Analytical
- Product Form: Liquid
from Linde North America, Inc.
Semiconductor Grade: ≥99.998%. Isotopic Enrichement: ≥99 atom%. Deuterated Ammonia is used in Gigabyte DRAM production as a source of deuterium in silicon nitride and silicon oxynitride passivation films. The heavier mass of the deuterium is desired to enhance the lifetime of specific... [See More]
- Industrial Gases: Ammonia
- Concentration: 100
- Composition: Pure
- Product Form: Bulk Gaseous
from Kin-Tek Laboratories Inc.
Generate moderate concentrations of high vapor pressure compounds such as SO2, H2S, NH3, Cl2, etc. and very low concentrations of low vapor pressure compounds such as carbon disulfide, methylene chloride, nitric acid, etc. [See More]
- Industrial Gases: Ammonia; Ammonia
- Composition: Pure
- Application / Function: Calibration Gas / Gas Standard; Laboratory / Analytical
- Product Form: Liquid
from Linde North America, Inc.
The Linde group is the world ’s largest producer of high purity isotopic electronic gases such as deuterium (2H2), deuterated silane (Si2H4), deuterated ammonia (N2H3), and 11-Boron Trifluoride (11BF3). For information regarding these products, please contact the Electronics Customer Service... [See More]
- Industrial Gases: Ammonia
- Product Form: Bulk Gaseous
- Application / Function: Semiconductor
- Supply Options: Cylinder Gaseous; Other Gas Supply Form; Tonne Tanks, Tube Trailers and ISO Containers.
from Kin-Tek Laboratories Inc.
Generates high concentration mixtures of high vapor pressure gases CO, CO2, NO, N2O, CH4, etc. Typical concentrations: 10 ppm to over 1,000 ppm. Tube dimensions: 1 ¾ inches diameter by 6 inches long [See More]
- Industrial Gases: Ammonia; Ammonia
- Composition: Pure
- Application / Function: Calibration Gas / Gas Standard; Laboratory / Analytical
- Product Form: Bulk Gaseous
from Kin-Tek Laboratories Inc.
Generates low concentration gas standards of high vapor pressure gases such as CO, CO2, NO, CH4 etc. Typical concentrations: ppb to 10 ppm. Tube dimensions: 1 ¾ inches diameter by 6 inches long [See More]
- Industrial Gases: Ammonia; Ammonia
- Composition: Pure
- Application / Function: Calibration Gas / Gas Standard; Laboratory / Analytical
- Product Form: Bulk Gaseous
from Kin-Tek Laboratories Inc.
Generates extremely low concentration mixtures of Cl2, NO2, COCl2, SO2, H2S. Features long life for service in remote areas where the use of disposable permeation tubes is impractical. Tube dimensions: 1 inch diameter by 6 inches long. [See More]
- Industrial Gases: Ammonia; Ammonia
- Composition: Pure
- Application / Function: Calibration Gas / Gas Standard; Laboratory / Analytical
- Product Form: Liquid