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Ammonium carbonate
Chemical formula (NH4)2CO3
OTP appearance white powder 
Molar Mass(g/mol) 96.09 
Density(g/cc) 1.5 
Melting Point(°C) 58 
Boiling Point(°C) decomp 
Solubility in water(g/L) 250
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Uses

Primary

Secondary

  • Pharm: Smelling salts

Natural occurrence

  • Does occcur naturally

Hazards

Character

Production

Extraction

Synthesis

  • Dry distillation of nitrogenous organics (hair, nails, claws, horn)

Testing

Purification

Storage

  • Decomposes at STP
    Ammonium carbonate → Ammonium bicarbonate + Ammonia → Ammonia + Water + Carbon dioxide

Disposal

  • Can be released into the environment

See Also

References