Question
How can I convert between NH4 (ammonium) to NH3 (ammonia)?
Summary
NH4-N to NH4 and NH4 to NH3 conversions.
Answer
Ammonium has a chemical formula consisting of (1) Nitrogen and (4) Hydrogen molecules:
NH4
The molecular weight of NH4 is calculated as below:
N = 14.0067
H = 1.0079
So, the molecular weight of NH4 would be 14.0067 + (1.0079 X 4) = 18.0383
NH4
The molecular weight of NH4 is calculated as below:
N = 14.0067
H = 1.0079
So, the molecular weight of NH4 would be 14.0067 + (1.0079 X 4) = 18.0383
- To convert the measured value of NH4 –N to NH4, use the following conversion formula:
- Using the equation below, you can get a pretty close approximation for converting NH4 to NH3: