Haber process

A process that produces nitrates from atmospheric nitrogen, required to manufacture fertilizers and explosives. The method involves combining nitrogen from the air with hydrogen from water. Under high pressure and using iron as catalyst, you end up with ammonia.
 Fritz Haber Germany 1908 Haber process

A process that produces nitrates from atmospheric nitrogen, required to manufacture fertilizers and explosives. The method involves combining nitrogen from the air with hydrogen from water. Under high pressure and using iron as catalyst, you end up with ammonia.