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Urea Production: Industrial Process, Not Home Chemistry

Commercial Urea Synthesis

Factories produce urea [CO(NH₂)₂] from ammonia and carbon dioxide under high pressure/temperature. Ammonia is highly volatile—requires specialized equipment. Impossible safely at home.

Nitrogen Gas + Sulfuric Acid?

No. Urea is not made from N₂ + H₂SO₄. The Haber-Bosch process makes ammonia from N₂ + H₂; then ammonia + CO₂ → urea.

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