Ostwald process (HNO3)

Layer 2 — Chemistryin the Petrochemistry And Industrial subtree

Industrial nitric acid synthesis: NH3+O2→NO (Pt-Rh gauze) → NO2 → dissolve in water → HNO3 + NO recycle. Foundation of fertilizer + explosive industries. Nobel 1909.

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