ammonium bicarbonate

Ammonium Bicarbonate

Ammonium bicarbonate, with the chemical formula NH4HCO3, is a white, crystalline solid with a chemical structure composed of ammonium (NH4+) and bicarbonate (HCO3-) ions. It has a molecular weight of approximately 79.06 grams per mole. This compound is soluble in water, with a solubility of about 21 g/100 mL at 0°C and around 22.7 g/100 mL at 20°C.

Ammonium bicarbonate, with the chemical formula NH4HCO3, is a white, crystalline solid with a chemical structure composed of ammonium (NH4+) and bicarbonate (HCO3-) ions. It has a molecular weight of approximately 79.06 grams per mole. This compound is soluble in water, with a solubility of about 21 g/100 mL at 0°C and around 22.7 g/100 mL at 20°C.

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In addition to its role in baking, ammonium bicarbonate finds applications in various industries:

  1. Food Industry: Apart from baking, it is used as a pH regulator, leavening agent, and as an ingredient in some food products like cookies, crackers, and biscuits.
  2. Pharmaceutical Industry: It is utilized in certain pharmaceutical formulations as an excipient or buffering agent.
  3. Chemical Industry: Ammonium bicarbonate serves as a precursor in the synthesis of various chemicals, including dyes, pigments, and certain pharmaceutical intermediates.
  4. Agriculture: In agriculture, it is occasionally used as a source of nitrogen fertilizer, though its use is less common compared to other nitrogen-containing compounds due to its volatility and potential for ammonia release.

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Weight 25 kg

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