Ostwald Process (Produces Nitric Acid)

At the first stage, ammonia is oxidized in excess in the presence of platinum as

catalyst to produce nitrogen monoxide. The high temperature of 850C and pressure
of 5 atmospheres is used
4NH3(g) + 5O2(g)4NO(g)+ 6H2O(1)

Nitrogen monoxide that is formed reacts with oxygen to produce nitrogen dioxide at
stage two.
2NO(g)+ O22NO2

At the final stage, nitrogen dioxide together with excess air is dissolved in hot water at
a temperature of 80C to produce concentrated nitric acid.
4NO2(g)+ O2(g)+ 2H2O(1)4HNO3(g)