What are Some Examples of Catalysis in Manufacturing Plants?
Catalysis plays a crucial role in various industrial processes: - Ammonia Synthesis: The Haber-Bosch process uses iron-based catalysts to produce ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen. - Petroleum Refining: Catalytic cracking and reforming processes use solid acid catalysts to break down large hydrocarbons into gasoline and other products. - Polymer Production: Ziegler-Natta catalysts are used in the polymerization of ethylene and propylene to produce polyethylene and polypropylene.
