Ostwald Process (HNO₃)
Ostwald Process (HNO₃): First step in industrial HNO₃ production. Step-by-step mechanism, reagents and practice.
What happens
First step in industrial HNO₃ production.
Reaction summary
4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O
Reagents and conditions
- Starting material: NH₃; O₂
- Conditions: Pt–Rh catalyst, 900°C
- Products: NO; H₂O