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Ammonium Chloride
Chemical Product
Ammonium Chloride
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Molecular Formula | NH4Cl |
| Molecular Weight | 53.49 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 338 °C |
| Density | 1.53 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water |
| pH (10% solution) | 4.5 - 5.5 |
| Chemical Stability | Stable under normal conditions |
Ammonium Chloride is a white crystalline salt that is highly soluble in water. It is commonly used in fertilizers, metal processing, and as an electrolyte in dry cell batteries. It also has applications in the pharmaceutical, textile, and food industries.
- Agriculture: Used as a nitrogen source in fertilizers.
- Metal Processing: Acts as a flux in galvanizing and soldering.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used in cough syrups and expectorants.
- Food Industry: Approved as a food additive (E510) in certain applications.
- Textile Industry: Used in dyeing and printing processes.
- Battery Manufacturing: Electrolyte in dry cell batteries.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties | Data |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Molecular Formula | NH4Cl |
| Molecular Weight | 53.49 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 338 °C |
| Density | 1.53 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water |
| pH (10% solution) | 4.5 - 5.5 |
| Chemical Stability | Stable under normal conditions |