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.