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{{Compound|chemf=(NH4) | {{Compound|chemf=(NH4)|struct=none|aka=spirit of hartshorn | ||
|mm=96.09|density=1.5|mp=58|bp=decomp|sol_aq=250|pharm=yes | |mm=96.09|density=1.5|mp=58|bp=decomp|sol_aq=250|pharm=yes | ||
|stp_p=powder|stp_q=white | |stp_p=powder|stp_q=white |
Latest revision as of 02:14, 18 December 2024
Chemical formula | {{#Chem:(NH4)}} |
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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 |
NFPA 704 |
Uses
Primary
- Precursor to ammonium chloride, the precursor to all other chlorides
Secondary
- Pharm: Smelling salts
Natural occurrence
- Does occcur naturally
Hazards
Character
Production
Extraction
- Extracted from Spirit of hartshorn, which also contains ammonium bicarbonate and ammonium carbamate
Testing
Purification
Storage
- Decomposes at OTP
- {{#Chem: (NH4)2CO3 = NH4HCO3 + NH3 // step 1}}
- {{#Chem: NH4HCO3 = NH3 + CO2 + H2O // step 2}}
Disposal
- Can be released into the environment