Mass flow controller enabling high-precision mixing in catalyst research.

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The research example of catalysts discussed here is the Haber-Bosch process, which produces ammonia for fertilizers on an industrial scale. The Haber-Bosch process involves reacting nitrogen and hydrogen using a metal catalyst under high temperature and pressure to produce ammonia. Research on catalysts is constantly advancing, and various catalysts have been discovered today. Initially, osmium was used as the catalyst in the Haber-Bosch process, but now iron ore is used as the catalyst. Catalyst research is conducted in pilot plants. Pilot plants provide valuable early-stage scientific data regarding reactions, material properties, and process yields, thereby reducing the technical and commercial risks associated with large-scale process plants. In this research, experiments are conducted while monitoring all parameters, including pressure, temperature, flow rate, and reaction time.
