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State the advantages and disadvantages of using ammonia as a refrigerant?

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Advantages of ammonia as refrigerant:
(i) Ammonia is environmentally compatible. It does not deplete ozone layer and does not contribute towards global warming.
(ii) It has superior thermodynamic qualities as a result ammonia refrigeration systems use less electricity.
Ammonia has a recognizable odour and so leaks are not likely to escape.

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