Making nitric acid by the Ostwald process @Marbslab

Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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In this video, I show you the Ostwald process in an experiment. In the Ostwald process, ammonia is oxidized using a suitable catalyst to produce nitric acid. I use a catalyst that you can buy on Amazon or eBay, which is not expensive. I also show how to build a low-cost, modular lab frame for chemical experiments. Also, check out my Haber-Bosch video: youtube.com/watch?v=31jpvFuUQBI

Making nitric acid by the Ostwald process

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