In Haber’s process, hydrogen is obtained by reacting methane with steam in presence of NiO as a catalyst. The process is known as steam reforming. Why is it necessary to remove CO when ammonia is obtained by Haber’s process?

Question

In Haber’s process, hydrogen is obtained by reacting methane with steam in presence of NiO as a catalyst. The process is known as steam reforming. Why is it necessary to remove CO when ammonia is obtained by Haber’s process?

Philoid · Accepted Answer

It is important to remove CO (Carbon Monoxide) in the synthesis of ammonia as CO affects the activity of Iron catalyst which is required in Haber’s process.

Note: Haber’s process is a very important industrial process which is used to produce ammonia.