Liquid ammonia

1. Molecular Formula: NH₃
2. CAS Number: 7664-41-7
3. Uses:
Liquid ammonia is primarily used in the production of nitric acid, urea, and other chemical fertilizers. It also serves as a raw material in the pharmaceutical and pesticide industries. In the defense industry, it is used to manufacture propellants for rockets and missiles. It can be utilized as an amination agent in organic chemical production and is known as a "refrigerant." Additionally, liquid ammonia has certain bactericidal properties and is used in the poultry farming industry for sterilization and cooling purposes. It is also employed in the mercerization finishing of textiles.