Ammonia, anhydrous
CPC v2.1 Code: 34651
About ammonia, anhydrous
cpc code 34651 covers the production and trade of anhydrous ammonia, a critical industrial chemical with a wide range of applications. Ammonia is a colorless gas with a pungent odor, and it is one of the most widely produced inorganic chemicals globally. It plays a vital role in the manufacturing of fertilizers, which are essential for sustaining global food production, as well as in the production of various other chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and industrial processes.
Production process
Anhydrous ammonia is primarily produced through the Haber process, a high-temperature and high-pressure chemical reaction between hydrogen and nitrogen. The hydrogen is typically obtained from natural gas or other hydrocarbon sources, while the nitrogen is extracted from the air. The reaction is catalyzed to increase the efficiency and yield of the process. The resulting ammonia is then purified and liquefied for storage and transportation.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of anhydrous ammonia include natural gas or other hydrocarbon feedstocks, air (for nitrogen extraction), and various catalysts and process equipment. The production process also requires significant amounts of energy, typically in the form of heat and electricity, to power the high-temperature and high-pressure conditions necessary for the Haber process.
Production outputs
The primary output of cpc code 34651 is anhydrous ammonia, which is then used as a feedstock for the production of 34652 Ammonia, in aqueous solution and 34653 Urea, as well as various other chemicals and fertilizers. Anhydrous ammonia is also directly consumed in various industrial applications, such as the production of explosives, pharmaceuticals, and cleaning products.
Family tree for ammonia, anhydrous
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A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34'>34: Basic chemicals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/346'>346: Fertilizers and pesticides</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3465'>3465: Other fertilizers</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34651'>34651: Ammonia, anhydrous</a>"]
D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34652'>34652: Ammonia, in aqueous solution</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34653'>34653: Ammonium chloride; nitrites</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34654'>34654: Excreta of animals useful for manure/fertilizer and fuel preparation</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34659'>34659: Fertilizers n.e.c.</a>"]
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