why is it important that the apparatus is dry during Haber process?

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why is it important that the apparatus is dry during Haber process?

2007-10-14 21:45:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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ammonia is highly soluble in water,therefore if the apparatus is moist,then dissolution of ammonia may take place,which might create a partial vaccum in the apparatus ,which is undesirable.Also,impurities like CO/H2S may poison the catalyst that is finely divided iron(Fe).

2007-10-14 21:51:24 · answer #1 · answered by ash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because moisture sucks up ammonia, which you are trying to make.

2007-10-14 21:48:02 · answer #2 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋