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Because it is a convenient source of nitrogen, which plants need.

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What the element used in the production of fertilizers?

ammonia


Ammonia is used to make?

Ammonia is used to make Ammonium hydroxide, nitrogenous fertilizers etc.


What is the main use of nitrogen?

Nitrogen is primarily used in the production of ammonia for fertilizers, in the food industry for food packaging and preservation, in the electronics industry for semiconductor manufacturing, and in the pharmaceutical industry for drug production.


What is the chemical agent ninhydin used for?

The chemical agent ninhydin is used as a catalyst for nitrogen based fertilizers and is sometimes found in ammonia based fertilizers used for non food based agriculture.


What bats had to do with making ammonia?

Bats had nothing to do with making ammonia. BAT stands for Best Available Techniques and was used in the creation of ammonia. BAT is used to properly and safely make ammonia.


What are some of ammonia uses?

It can be used as a cleaner and a disinfectant


NH3 is the formula for what common base?

The name of the common base NH3 is ammonia.


Is urea toxic?

Urea is used in fertilizers and is not considered toxic. Ammonia is toxic and is what converts readily to urea.


What is name nh3?

NH3 is the chemical formula for ammonia, a colorless gas with a pungent odor. It is commonly used in industrial processes, cleaning products, and fertilizers.


What is the base ammonia used for?

Base ammonia is commonly used in household cleaning products, fertilizers, and industrial applications. It is also used as a precursor in the manufacturing of many chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, base ammonia is used in water treatment to remove impurities.


Is hydrogen used in the manufacture of fertilizer?

Yes, indirectly, but not as a separate element. Hydrogen is used in the Haber process to manufacture ammonia. This is then used directly as a fertilizer or used to create other ammonia based compounds e.g ammonium salts for use as fertilizer.


How liquor ammonia process?

The liquor ammonia process involves dissolving ammonia gas into water to form a solution called ammonia liquor. This process is used to produce ammonia-based fertilizers, clean metals, and neutralize acidic substances. The ammonia liquor can also be used in industrial processes such as refrigeration and as a cleaning agent.