Which catalyst is most effective for the industrial synthesis of ammonia?

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18 Mar 2019
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The industrial production of ammonia primarily uses an iron catalyst that is supported on a fused mixture of aluminum oxide, silicon dioxide, and magnesium oxide. While platinum and ZnO + Cr2O3 are catalysts used in other reactions, they are not the preferred choice for ammonia synthesis.

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