14.007
Atomic Mass (u)
-210.01 C
Melting Point
-195.79 C
Boiling Point
0.001145 g/cm3
Density
3.04
Electronegativity
[He] 2s2 2p3
Electron Config
2
Period
15
Group
📖 About Nitrogen
Makes up 78% of Earth's atmosphere and is essential to all life as a component of amino acids, proteins, and DNA. The nitrogen cycle moves nitrogen between the atmosphere, soil, and living organisms. The Haber-Bosch process for synthesizing ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen is arguably the most important industrial process in history.
🔧 Uses and Applications
- Fertilizer production (via ammonia synthesis)
- Liquid nitrogen for cryogenics and food preservation
- Inert atmosphere for electronics manufacturing
- Explosives (TNT, nitroglycerin contain nitrogen)
- Airbags in vehicles
💡 Did You Know?
Fact: The Haber-Bosch process for fixing atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia feeds roughly half the world's population. Without synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, Earth could support only about 4 billion people at current agricultural practices.