Chapter 52 Ammonia Synthesis
Edel returned to the palace and asked the guards to find the 'synthetic ammonia' information and began to check it out.
After some understanding, Eder finally learned about the technology. Invented by Fritz Haber this year, ammonia is a basic inorganic chemical process that is directly synthesized from nitrogen and hydrogen under high temperature and pressure and in the presence of a catalyst. However, it is still a laboratory work and has not entered industrial production. Now the main role is as a raw material for the explosives industry, which can replace the role of saltpeter.
Since most of the saltpeter mines are now in Chile, they are mainly in the hands of the British. Then the ammunition of other countries is also under the control of the British, after all, ammonia is an indispensable raw material.
"Calust, you arrange for someone to find out, this Fritz Haber, who invented 'synthetic ammonia'. Look at where he goes, we can give them the investment to convert to industrialization, and preferably to get the production authorization. Edel called the chief of the guard and ordered him to go down.
"Yes, Your Highness, I will arrange for reliable people to do it." The chief of the guard was not ambiguous, and immediately went down to arrange for men after answering the crown prince.
"Call Sikuslo and Rothriva for me." Back in his office, Caust sent someone to call the two guys who had invited Rudolf Diesel earlier.
"We just came back from a business trip, why did we let us go." When Sikuslo and Rothriva, who had been called, learned that they were on another mission, Sikuslo complained to the chief of the guard.
Calust stared at the two without answering, and the two who were stared at by the head of the guard felt unbearable, and Sikuslo hurriedly said. "Okay, let's go."
The two of them took the task and walked out of Calust's office, and Rothriva spoke to Sikuslo. "Don't you know the head, arranging your task is not negotiable."
"I know, I just can't help but want to say a few words, so many guards have arranged for us to go." Sikuslo said to his partner, and then talked about his partner with a little grumbling. "Hey, I'm not here to get some benefits for us, can't you help me say a few words?"
"I can't help this, you dare to argue with the chief of the guard in the entire guard regiment, and I still admire you." Rothriva gives his partner a top hat.
The two soon took the train to Karlsruhe, where they found Fritz Haber, a professor at the University of Karlsruhe. After learning more about their intentions, Fritz Haber took them to his laboratory.
"This is my masterpiece." Fritz Haber pointed to the ammonia plant, which consists of a closed system of converters, compressors and circulation pumps. In fact, the two of them had long been confused by Fritz Haber's series of professional terms, but fortunately, Fritz Haber only brought them to see the production of synthetic ammonia. After some experimental operations, the two saw the liquid ammonia that was produced.
"Professor Fritz Haber is unbelievable, your experiment was so successful. Is this the magic of science, it's so fascinating. We need to send a telegram to the country, report everything we have seen with our own eyes, and I believe that we will soon bring a lot of money to the professor. Again, Sikuslor, the most slick, spoke to Professor Fritz Haber.
"Okay, we researchers also need funds to grow the power of science and technology. So there is no difference between us in this point, the only difference is that we contribute intelligence, and you contribute money. "Professor Fritz Haber seems to be looking for a patron, and the scene is full of words.
"By the way, Professor, your 'synthetic ammonia' technology can be produced industrially, and I heard that there is no chemical plant to discuss cooperation, which is completely incredible." Sikusló asked this question, which was a bit embarrassing to Professor Fritz Haber as he was leaving.
"I don't know about this, I guess they don't like it."
Hearing Sikusló's question, Professor Fritz Haber himself was a little depressed. It stands to reason that many chemical plants should need this promising experiment. But many people did not believe in his experiments, and he himself gained cold eyes and skepticism, which left Professor Fritz Haber with nothing to say.
Before Sikusló and the others arrived, Professor Fritz Haber's last hope was his friend and colleague Engel. Now working as a consultant at BASF, Engel also highly recommends Fritz Haber's 'synthetic ammonia' as a masterpiece that will transform the chemical industry and allow Germany to avoid the influence of British control of saltpeter.
After seeing the ammonia with their own eyes, Sikuslo and Rothriva sent a telegram to Eder, who was waiting for news in the country, describing what they had seen.
Eder, who was in the palace, soon saw the telegram sent by the two men, and did not expect that there was such a story in the middle of Fritz Haber's 'synthetic ammonia'. If it weren't for the fact that Eder had memories of his past life and had some impression of 'synthetic ammonia', then this technology would not have been linked to Romania. It was expected that the technology would only be available after World War I, which was unacceptable to Eder, who was bent on gaining more benefits for Romania in World War I.
Faced with such an opportunity, Eder will not give up. Soon Ander sent a telegram to the two men who were waiting for news in Karlsruhe.
"Hey Sikuslo, what does the telegram say?" Rothriva asked his partner, who was looking at the telegram carefully.
"See for yourself."
Sikuslo handed him the finished telegram, and Rothriva looked at it. In the telegram, they were asked to sponsor the Fritz Haber laboratory with no more than 1 million gold marks (more than 40,000 pounds). But 800,000 yuan of this money can only be used for industrial research on 'synthetic ammonia', and the other 200,000 yuan is considered to be a personal grant to Fritz Haber.
As a condition, Fritz Haber had to authorize Romania to use the "synthetic ammonia" technology he had invented. In terms of the results of industrialization, Fritz Haber and the individuals and manufacturers who will join in the future cannot have an agreement that excludes Romanian use.
"That's a lot of money, if only I had 1 million marks." Rothriva sighed enviously after reading the telegram.
"Yes, you go and apply to the crown prince, maybe it's coming." Sikuslo taunted his partner.
"Can't you think about it?" Rothriva was visibly embarrassed by the mockery.
"Okay, we need to explain the conditions to Professor Fritz Haber."
The two put an end to the dispute and went to Professor Fritz Haber's laboratory again, and Fritz Haber, who met them, knew that there was a result.
"Hello Professor. Today, there is a message from China, I am very interested in the 'synthetic ammonia' technology, and I hope to get your authorization to use it. Sikuslo said straight to the point as he entered.
"What when you don't know the conditions?" Fritz Haber asks the key question. Sicuslo told the professor that Fritz Haber was satisfied with the conditions and decided to accept the Romanian terms after calling his partner Rossegg to discuss.
A message about Fritz Haber's consent to the use of 'ammonia' technology in Romania was quickly placed on Eder's desk. Eder still sees very clearly in the 'synthetic ammonia', and this technology will definitely be used in the explosives industry in the future. Romania's national strength is too weak, it can't keep this technology, so it can only drink soup, and saltpeter can't be transported into the Black Sea during World War I, so you can only find your own way. Fritz Haber's 'ammonia' technology is a great opportunity.