Haber Process
N₂ +
3H₂
⇌
2NH₃
ΔH = -92 kJ mol⁻¹
N₂ Molecule
H₂ Molecule
NH₃ Molecule
Forward Rate
0
rxns/sec
Measuring...
Position: Balanced
Reverse Rate
0
rxns/sec
Concentration vs Time
Stress the System (Add/Remove)
Physical Conditions
Iron Catalyst
Increases Rate
Optimization Challenge
Try to maximize NH₃ yield. High pressure pushes forward, but high temperature pushes backward! Find the sweet spot where you get decent yield at an acceptable rate.