Ammonium chloride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula NH4Cl. It is a colourless crystalline substance that is highly soluble in water. Ammonium chloride is mostly used as fertilizer and a flavouring agent in liquorice.
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ArChem Ammonium chloride (also known as Sal ammoniac and Ammonium muriate) is an inorganic chloride and an ammonium salt. Solutions of ammonium chloride are mildly acidic. This product is obtained as a by-product in different chemical processes, particularly from the solvay process for the production of sodium carbonate from sodium chloride, ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water.
ArChem Ammonium chloride in its pure form, is a white crystalline salt. The primary use of this product is as a source of nitrogen in fertilizers such as chloro ammonium phosphate. Chemical and physical properties of ArChem Ammonium chloride are listed below:
| Molecular Formula | NH4Cl |
| IUPAC name | Ammonium chloride |
| Cas Number | 12125-02-9 |
| Molecular weight | 53.49 g/mol |
| Density | 1.53 g cm–3 |
| Boiling Point | 520 °C |
| Flashpoint | not applicable |
| Melting Point | 338 °C |
| Flammability | non-combustible |
ArChem Ammonium chloride is used as a nitrogen supply in fertilizers and as an electrolyte in the dry cells. Other uses of ArChem Ammonium chloride include:
Ammonium chloride is produced by the reaction of ammonia with hydrogen chloride.
NH3 + HCl → NH4Cl
It is also formed as the by-product of the Solvay Process. In this process, carbon dioxide and ammonia are passed into a cold saturated solution of sodium chloride.
CO2 + 2 NH3 + 2 NaCl + H2O → 2 NH4Cl + Na2CO3
Storage conditions of ArChem Ammonium chloride are listed below:
Exposure to Ammonium chloride is moderately hazardous. Irritation, shortness of breath, cough, nausea, and headache are all symptoms of Ammonium chloride poisoning. Plus, the gases have the potential to cause severe eye discomfort. Some of the necessary first-aid measures are described below:
Operators should wash their hands before breaks and after work. they should use personal protective equipment and wear chemical impermeable gloves when handling Ammonium Chloride to avoid contact with the body, skin, and eyes.
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Ammonium chloride is used as a nitrogen supply in fertilizers and as an electrolyte in dry cells. Plus, it is used in food additives.
Ammonium chloride is also known as Sal ammoniac and Ammonium muriate.
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The CAS number of Ammonium chloride is 12125-02-9.
The HS Code of Ammonium Chloride is 28271000.
