Ammonium Carbonate
CAS No.: 506-87-6
Molecular Formula: (NH4)2CO3
Molecular Weight: 96.09
Description: Ammonium carbonate is a white crystalline salt historically known as smelling salts, used in baking and pharmaceuticals.
Snowhite Ammonium Carbonate products are classified into:
- Ammonium Carbonate tech grade
- Ammonium Carbonate food grade
Main Applications:
Used as a leavening agent in baking, in pharmaceuticals, and in smelling salts.
Typical Properties:
|
Property |
Value |
|
Appearance |
White crystalline solid |
|
Assay |
≥99% |
|
Melting Point |
Decomposes at 58°C |
|
Density |
1.50 g/cm³ |
|
Solubility |
Freely soluble in water |
|
Storage |
Store in sealed containers in a cool, dry place |
Ammonium Carbonate tech grade
| Test Item | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonium Carbonate Purity (by Titration) | % | ≥99.0 |
| Ammonia Content (as NH₃) | % | ≥29.0 |
| Appearance | - | White crystalline powder, no visible mechanical impurities |
| Chloride Content (as Cl⁻) | % | ≤0.005 |
| Sulfate Content (as SO₄²⁻) | % | ≤0.005 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | mg/kg | ≤5 |
| Arsenic Content (as As) | mg/kg | ≤2 |
| Water Insoluble Substances | % | ≤0.02 |
| Loss on Drying | % | ≤0.5 |
Ammonium Carbonate food grade
| Test Item | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia Content (as NH₃) | % | 30.5~34.0 |
| Appearance | - | White crystalline powder, no visible mechanical impurities, with pungent ammonia odor |
| Ignition Residue | % | ≤0.1 |
| Chloride Content (as Cl⁻) | mg/kg | ≤30 |
| Sulfate Content (as SO₄²⁻) | mg/kg | ≤30 |
| Lead (Pb) | mg/kg | ≤2 |
| Arsenic (As) | mg/kg | ≤1 |
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