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What is the largest source of ammonia?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
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Industrial production through the Haber-Bosch process is the largest source of ammonia globally, producing over 170 million tons annually. This process combines nitrogen from the air with hydrogen (typically from natural gas) under high pressure and temperature. Naturally, bacterial decomposition of organic matter is the primary source in ecosystems.

General · Class 12