Ammonium chloride, with AC
General Product Information
| Artikel | Ammonium chloride, with AC |
| Synonyms | Ammonium Chloride with anti-caking, Amchlor, Ammonium Muriate, Nushadir salt, Sal armagnac, Sal ammoniac, Salt armoniack, Salmiac |
| CAS No. | 12125-02-9 |
| EEG No. | 017-014-00-8 |
| EINECS No. | 235-186-4 |
| IMO | – |
| Tariff Code | 28271000 |
| UN No. | – |
| VLG/ADR | – |
Description
Ammonium chloride with anti-caking agent is an industrially important inorganic salt, widely used in various sectors such as Agriculture, Chemistry and Metalworking. This product consists of pure ammonium chloride (NH4Cl), to which an anti-clumping agent has been added to minimize the risk of clumping during storage and processing. This ensures better doseability and a consistent product at large scale use.
Characteristics
- Odor: Odorless.
- Hygroscopic: –
- Color: White.
- Grade: Technical.
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water.
- Shape: Crystalline powder.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Chemical Structure | NH4Cl |
| Molar Weight | 53.49 g/mol |
| Melting Point. | Approx. 338 °C (sublimates). |
| Boiling Point | Approx. 520 °C. |
| Density | Approx. 1.53 g/cm³. |
| Refractive Index | – |
| pH | 4.5-5.5 (at 5% solution) |
Applications
Ammonium chloride (with AC) is applied in various ways, for instance:
1. Chemical synthesis
As reagents and catalysts in various processes, including organic synthesis.
2. Agriculture
Used as a nitrogen fertilizer for crop nutrition, essential for soil fertility.
3. Metal Industry
Used as a fluxing agent at soldering and electroplating; helps prevent oxide formation and improves adhesion.
4. Textile Industry
In dyeing and finishing fabrics.
Interessing Links
- CAS Common Chemistry – Ammonium Chloride
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – For chemical information and regulations.
- PubChem – Ammonium Chloride – Chemical information by the National Library of Medicine of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NIH-NCBI).
- Wikipedia – Ammonium chloride