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pH and temperature
The optimum pH for denitrification lies between 7.0 and 8.5. As for
temperature, denitrification normally occurs between 35-50C.
anoxic conditions and both ammonia and nitrite contribute equally to the
nitrogen content in the resultant nitrogen gas.
HNO2 + NH3 -----> N2 + 2H2O
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