The Haber Process

• Ammonia is manufactured during the Haber Process.
• 1. Hydrogen and nitrogen gases are pumped into the compressor through pipes.
  2. The gases are compressed to about 200 atmospheres inside the compressor.
  3. The pressurised gases are pumped into a tank containing layers of catalytic iron beads at a temperature of 450C.
  4. Unreacted hydrogen and nitrogen and product ammonia pass into a cooling tank. The ammonia is liquefied and removed to pressurised storage vessels.
  5. The unreacted hydrogen and nitrogen gases are recycled back into the system.