Haber process

The Haber process is a process used to produce the useful substance ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen.

Sources of gases

Hydrogen

Hydrogen can be obtained through two methods:

• Electrolysis of water. Pure water is a poor conductor of electricity, so often a soluble ionic compound is added, such as an acid, base or salt. Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) is often used .

• Fuel processor

Reaction

N_{2 (g)} + H_{2 (g)} -> NH_{3 (g)}