NH4Cl is an inorganic compound with the chemical name Ammonium Chloride. It is also known as sal ammoniac, the salt of ammonia and hydrogen chloride.

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Specifications

 

Chemical Name Ammonium Chloride Extra Pure
CAS No. 12125-02-9
Density 1.519/cm3
EC Number 235-186-4
TEST LIMITS RESULTS
Appearance Colourless or white to almost white hygroscopic crystals or powder or chunks or solid Complies
Formula NH4Cl Complies
Assay (AT) 98.00 – 102.00% Complies
Solubility 100 mg soluble in 1 mL of water Complies
Molecular Weight 53.49 Complies
Sulphates (SO4) <= 0.025% Complies
Iron (Fe) <= 0.0005% Complies
Form Powder

Application and Uses

  • It is used in fertilizers as a nitrogen source.
  • It is used in medicine (especially in cough medicine) as an expectorant.
  • It is used in glue which helps to bond plywood.
  • It is used in Leclanche cells in aqueous solutions.
  • It is used in food additives – in bread making as a yeast nutrient.
  • It is used as an acidifier.
  • It is used in cooling baths to create low temperatures.
  • They are used as buffer solutions along with ammonia.
  • It is given to cattle as feed supplements.

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