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the haber process, which is synthesising ammonia from its elements. this was to make a new fertiliser to help the world, since the demand of nitrogen based fertilisers exceeded the existing supply. also it helped create explosives used in mining and the chemical warfare.
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∙ 8y agoFritz Shimon Haber was a famous scientist, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry in 1918 for his invention of the Haber-Bosch process, the method used in industry to synthesize ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen gases. Shimon Haber was also the first one to introduce the chemical warfare.
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Why did Fritz Haber win The Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1918?
He used Henri LeChatelier's failed attempt of production of ammonia to accelerate his research in the production of ammonia. LeChatelier figured out what he did wrong but Fritz Haber happened to reach success before LeChatelier and was given the Nobel prize in chemistry of 1918 even though LeChatelier's attempt helped him out. Fritz also played a major role in chemical warfare and was given funding by the Nazi's to continue his research on weapons. The Nazi's used Fritz's Zyklon gas in their gas chambers in the concentration camps to kill Jewish people.
How do industries use rate of reactions to maximise profit?
Well, the most famous example is the Haber Process. Normally the equation is N+3H<->NH3. The problem is that it is exothermic, and the more ammonia you make the hotter it gets. If you stress the equation to the right by increasing pressure. Fritz Haber perfected this process although it took a while to get it right, as he basically had very hot and very pressurized cookers for making ammonia. This was great for helping feed the world but this actually happened in 1914 during WWI. Fritz Haber used it to make cheap gunpowder and explosives for Germany as they were under allied blockade. His wife hated him so much for that, that she killed herself. He also created the chlorine gas warfare. Nice guy.
What is the purpose of the haber process?
purpose of the haber process
Who was Fritz Haber and where did he live?
Fritz Haber was the German chemist (he was Jewish, and you'll understand why I mentioned this later on in this piece) who developed the technique for making ammonia, which won him the Nobel Prize in chemistry. The technique he invented is still in use. He also invented chemical warfare. He first developed the gas mask. He then developed techniques for gassing enemy troops with chlorine, and deployed to the field to oversee its use. Later, employees at his laboratory developed a fumigant which consisted of hydrogen cyanide in an absorbent for ease of handling and use. When the product was placed in, say, someone's home (with all the people and pets out of it and the doors and windows tightly closed), the cyanide evaporated from the absorbent and killed all the rodents and insects in it--like a cyclone, so they named it "cyclone B" or, in German, "Zyklon B." In 1933, Haber left Germany because the Nazis had begun persecuting Jews. He settled in England, and died the next year--before the Nazis used his institute's invention to murder millions of his fellow Jews.
How was the Haber process historically significant?
The Haber-Bosch process was the first for the industrial production of ammonia.
In which year was the Haber process invented by Fritz Haber?
the haber process was invented by Fritz haber in 1908
When was Fritz Haber born?
Fritz Haber was born on December 9, 1868.
What is Fritz Haber's birthday?
Fritz Haber was born on December 9, 1868.
Who invented haber process?
Fritz Haber
Who discovered the Haber process?
Fritz Haber
Where was fritz haber born?
Fritz Haber was born in Brelau, Germany into a Hasidic family.
How old was Fritz Haber at death?
Fritz Haber died on January 29, 1934 at the age of 65.
Did fritz haber invent mustard gas?
Fritz Haber did not invent mustard gas. It was discovered by accident by a English gradute student working in a German laboratory, reported by the famous German chemist, Emil Fischer and developed by the German military. Haber played a role in its development.
What Nobel Prize did Fritz Haber win and when was it awarded?
Fritz Haber won The Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1918.
How old is Fritz Haber?
Fritz Haber was born on December 9, 1868 and died on January 29, 1934. Fritz Haber would have been 65 years old at the time of death or 146 years old today.
When did Fritz Haber live?
fritz lived in Germany in 1968-1933 when he moved to Britain
Fritz Haber was good or bad?
he was bloody amazing ;)
