Ammonia is a
compound with the
formula NH3. It is normally encountered as a
gas with a characteristic pungent
odor. Ammonia contributes significantly to the nutritional needs of the planet as a precursor to foodstuffs and fertilizers. Ammonia, either directly or indirectly, is a building block for the synthesis of most pharmaceuticals. Although it is in wide use, ammonia is caustic and hazardous.
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