Ostwald process

chemical process for producing nitric acid from ammonia and oxygen
Intangible chemical_process Q591214
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Ostwald process

Summary

Ostwald process is a chemical process[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Ostwald process is credited with the discovery of Wilhelm Ostwald[3].
  • Ostwald process's instance of is recorded as chemical process[4].
  • Ostwald process's instance of is recorded as industrial process[5].
  • Wilhelm Ostwald is named after Ostwald process[6].
  • Ostwald process's Commons category is recorded as Ostwald process[7].
  • Ostwald process was published on March 20, 1902[8].
  • Ostwald process's product or material produced is recorded as nitric acid[9].
  • Ostwald process's uses is recorded as ammonia[10].
  • Ostwald process's uses is recorded as dioxygen[11].
  • Ostwald process's by-product is recorded as water[12].

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Definition and Type

Recorded instance of include chemical process[4] and industrial process[5].

Origins

Wilhelm Ostwald is named after Ostwald process[6].

Why It Matters

Ostwald process has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[13]

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  1. 17w ago · Pruna.ar · 2026-06-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Publication date → +1902-03-20T00:00:00Z
    Aliases → —
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    Named after → Wilhelm Ostwald
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