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- Laboratory Preparation of Ammonia
- Drying of Ammonia Gas
- Industrial Production of Ammonia
Ammonia is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3 and a very important chemical in chemistry.
Laboratory Preparation of Ammonia:
Ammonia is prepared in the laboratory by heating an ammonium salt with slaked lime [Ca(OH)2] or a strong alkali e.g. sodium hydroxide. Slaked lime is preferred because it is cheap and not deliquescent like other caustic alkalis.
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