Ammonia is a raw material used in the manufacture of fertilisers, explosives and cleaning fluids. It is produced using a reaction between nitrogen and hydrogen called the Haber process. Production costs are based on different factors, including the price of energy, labour, raw materials, equipment and the rate of reaction.

Ammonia

Ammonia NH₃ is an important raw material in the manufacture of fertilisers. Some ammonia is converted into nitric acid which itself is used in the manufacture of fertilisers and explosives. Ammonia is…