Several industrial catalytic processes require high pressure to achieve optimal performance. Some of the most notable examples include:
- The Haber-Bosch process for ammonia synthesis, which operates at pressures around 150-200 atmospheres. - The Fischer-Tropsch synthesis for producing hydrocarbons from carbon monoxide and hydrogen, typically conducted at pressures ranging from 10 to 40 atmospheres. - Hydrocracking and hydrotreating in petroleum refining, which often require pressures of 50-200 atmospheres.
