Ammonia Excess

Ammonia excess is a chemical condition in which ammonia is supplied beyond the amount required for an initial reaction, allowing it to influence subsequent equilibria and product formation. In aqueous systems, ammonia acts as a weak base and ligand: it accepts protons to form ammonium ions and can coordinate with metal ions, sometimes dissolving a precipitate by producing a soluble ammine complex. Chemists use excess ammonia in qualitative inorganic analysis to separate and identify metal ions, control pH, and study coordination chemistry. The resulting changes in solubility, color, and complex stability provide useful evidence about reaction mechanisms and chemical composition.

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JoVE Journal - Bioengineering

Ammonia Synthesis at Low Pressure

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Ammonia can be synthesized at low pressure by using a conventional catalyst and an ammonia selective absorbent.

Fast and Accurate Exhaled Breath Ammonia Measurement

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2014

Ammonia is an important physiologic metabolite relevant to various disease and wellness states. It is also a difficult molecule to measure in breath, which demands particular precautions be taken to obtain accurate results. Not all factors influencing ammonia are known, but progress can be difficult without accounting for these factors.

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JoVE Business - Macroeconomics

Excess Reserves

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2025

Excess reserves, while often viewed as idle funds from a lending perspective, play a vital role in ensuring financial stability and managing risk—particularly during periods of economic uncertainty or regulatory change.Strategic Value Beyond LiquidityExcess reserves are not merely a liquidity buffer; they represent a deliberate strategic decision by banks. When economic conditions are stable, lending typically yields higher returns. However, during periods of financial volatility or increased...

Excess Pressure Inside a Drop and a Bubble

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2023

The shape of a small drop of liquid can be considered spherical, neglecting the effect of gravity. This drop can further be considered as two equal hemispherical drops put together due to surface tension. The forces acting on the spherical drop are due to the pressure of the liquid inside the drop, the pressure due to air outside the drop, and the force due to the surface tension acting on the two hemispherical drops. where γ corresponds to the surface tension. Recalling that the force per...

Preparation of Hydrophobic Metal-Organic Frameworks via Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition of Perfluoroalkanes for the Removal of Ammonia

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Herein the procedures for plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition of perfluoroalkanes on microporous materials such as metal-organic frameworks to enhance their stability and hydrophobicity are described. Furthermore, breakthrough testing of milligram quantities of samples is described in detail.

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