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Ammonium Bicarbonate is a white, crystalline powder that decomposes into ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water when heated. It is commonly used as a leavening agent in the food industry and as a chemical intermediate in industrial applications.
- Food Industry: Used as a leavening agent in baking powders.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in various chemical processes.
- Agriculture: Used as a nitrogen fertilizer.
- Pharmaceuticals: Found in certain medicinal formulations.
- Cleaning Products: Utilized in certain household and industrial cleaning applications.
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Odor
Slight ammonia odor
Molecular Formula
NH4HCO3
Molecular Weight
79.06 g/mol
Decomposition Temperature
36 - 60 °C
Density
1.58 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol
pH (1% solution)
7.8 - 8.5
Chemical Stability
Decomposes when exposed to heat and moisture
IUPAC Name
azanium hydrogen carbonate
Молекулярная формула
NH4HCO3
Молекулярная масса
79.06 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
C(=O)(O)[O-].[NH4+]
InChIKey
ATRRKUHOCOJYRX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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