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State the advantages of using ammonia as a refrigerant?
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- Ammonia is environmentally compatible. It does not deplete the ozone layer and does not contribute towards global warming.
- It has superior thermodynamic qualities; as a result, ammonia refrigeration systems use less electricity.
- Ammonia has a recognizable odour and so leaks are not likely to escape. It being lighter than air goes up in the atmosphere, not affecting life too much on earth.
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Chapter 9: Study of Compounds B. Ammonia - EXERCISE-9 [Page 161]
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