Ammonia cracker hydrogen generator for carbon steel decarburization
An Ammonia Cracker Hydrogen Generator is an industrial system designed to produce a controlled mixture of hydrogen-rich cracked gas for the decarburization of carbon steel components. The unit breaks down anhydrous ammonia (NH₃) into a clean and cost-effective gas composition consisting of 75% Hydrogen and 25% Nitrogen, making it ideal for applications like heat treatment, furnace atmospheres, annealing, sintering, bright treatment, brazing, and carbon removal in steel parts. Using ammonia as a feedstock significantly reduces hydrogen production cost, ensures consistent purity, and enhances metallurgical surface properties.
This system is widely adopted in the automotive, forging, bearing, tool steel, and component manufacturing industries where precise atmosphere control is required to prevent surface oxidation, decarburization, and scaling during furnace processes.
✔ High Hydrogen Output – Generates 75% H₂ for superior metallurgical atmosphere control and efficient carbon removal.
✔ Integrated Purification Unit – Ensures consistent gas purity by removing residual moisture and impurities.
✔ Energy Efficient Heating System – Optimized furnace design for maximum ammonia cracking efficiency.
✔ Low Operational Cost – Utilizes low-cost liquid ammonia instead of bulk hydrogen cylinders.
✔ Automated Flow & Temperature Control – Enables stable furnace atmospheres during continuous heat treatment.
✔ Compact & Modular Construction – Easy integration with existing furnaces and industrial production lines.
✔ Safe & Reliable Operation – Equipped with safety interlocks, pressure regulation, and ammonia handling protection.
✔ Maintenance Friendly – Simplified design for easy servicing and long operating life.
Our Products
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Furnace Type | Ammonia Cracking Furnace |
| Operating Temperature | 800°C – 1100°C (Customizable) |
| Ammonia Feed Capacity | 5 – 200 Nm³/hr (Customizable) |
| Product Gas | Hydrogen (75%) & Nitrogen (25%) |
| Heating Method | Electric |
| Catalyst Type | Nickel-based / Custom Catalyst |
| Material of Body Construction | MS/IS - 2062 |
| Inlet Ammonia Pressure | 1 – 10 Bar |
| Dew Point | -60°C |