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What are the functions of ammonia in the solvay process​

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The ammonia gas is absorbed in the concentrated brine to produce aqueous sodium chloride and aqueous ammonia. This ammoniation process is exothermic, so energy is released as heat. The ammonia tower eventually needs to be cooled.

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