The reaction is reversible ... a tank containing beds of iron catalyst at about 450°C. In these conditions, some of the hydrogen and nitrogen will react to form ammonia. Stage four The unreacted ...
Strong electron donation from aluminum hydride to iron surface facilitates decomposition nitrogen molecules, followed by ammonia synthesis, even at 50°C Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!
More information: Masashi Hattori et al, Ammonia Synthesis Over an Iron Catalyst with an Inverse Structure, Advanced Science (2025). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202410313 ...
Atmospheric nitrogen, with the aid of an iron catalyst, reacts with hydrogen to produce ammonia. That reaction produces lots of ammonia – worldwide production is 160 million tons every year.