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Ammonia
Ammonia (NH₃)
Industrial production through the Haber-Bosch process, used in fertilizers, refrigeration, and chemical production
Specifications we measure
| Range | Resolution | Technology | Sensor Module | |
| 100 PPM | 0.1 | EC | ES-NH3-4EC100 | |
| 100 PPM | 0.1 | EC | ES-NH3-7EC100 | |
| 500 PPM | 1 | EC | ES-NH3-4EC500 | |
| 1000 PPM | 1 | EC | ES-NH3-3EC1000 | |
| 1000 PPM | 0.01 | EC | ES-NH3-4EC1000 | |
| 200 PPM | 1 | EC | ES-NH3-4EC200 |
Guidelines
- OSHA:50 ppm over an 8-hour workday
- US EPA: No specific NAAQS for ammonia, but guidelines recommend ambient concentrations not exceeding 0.1 ppm
Health effects
- Low Concentrations: Irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat.
- High Concentrations: Severe respiratory distress, lung damage, and possible death.