Which of the following fertilisers is produced in the by-products recovery (from coke oven gas) plant attached to an integrated steel plant ?

Correct answer: A. Ammonium sulphate

  • A. Ammonium sulphate
  • B. Ammonium nitrate
  • C. Ammonium phosphate
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Ammonia recovered from coke-oven gas is reacted with sulphuric acid in the by-products plant to form ammonium sulphate, a valuable nitrogen fertiliser. Ammonium nitrate and phosphate require different downstream acid treatment.

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