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{{Compound|chemf=(NH4)2CO3 | {{Compound|chemf=(NH4)2CO3 | ||
|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 | ||
Revision as of 15:55, 13 February 2021
| 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 |
| NFPA 704 |  0
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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
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