Full Title: Hydrogen Policy’s Narrow Path: Delusions And Solutions: Hydrogen for Ammonia
Author(s): Energy Innovation
Publisher(s): Energy Innovation
Publication Date: September 10, 2024
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Description (excerpt):
Ammonia production is one of the main uses of hydrogen today. The Haber process reacts hydrogen with nitrogen from the air at high temperatures and pressures with a catalyst to make ammonia. Nearly 90 percent of ammonia is in turn used to make chemical fertilizers, with the remainder used to produce other compounds like explosives, plastics, and synthetic fibers. Ammonia demand may grow considerably for use as a carbon-free fuel in sectors like marine shipping. However, this overview will highlight ammonia’s use for fertilizer.