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Ammonium Bicarbonate

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Chemical Product

Ammonium Bicarbonate

    Synonyms:
    Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate, Baking Ammonia
    Molecular Formula:
    NH4HCO3
    Cas Number:
    1066-33-7
    Molecular Weight:
    79.06 g/mol
    Product Description:
    Ammonium Bicarbonate is a white, crystalline powder that decomposes into ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water when heated. It is commonly used as a leavening agent in the food industry and as a chemical intermediate in industrial applications.
    Applications:
    - Food Industry: Used as a leavening agent in baking powders. - Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in various chemical processes. - Agriculture: Used as a nitrogen fertilizer. - Pharmaceuticals: Found in certain medicinal formulations. - Cleaning Products: Utilized in certain household and industrial cleaning applications.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
Appearance White crystalline powder
Odor Slight ammonia odor
Molecular Formula NH4HCO3
Molecular Weight 79.06 g/mol
Decomposition Temperature 36 - 60 °C
Density 1.58 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol
pH (1% solution) 7.8 - 8.5
Chemical Stability Decomposes when exposed to heat and moisture
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
Ammonium Bicarbonate is a white, crystalline powder that decomposes into ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water when heated. It is commonly used as a leavening agent in the food industry and as a chemical intermediate in industrial applications.
- Food Industry: Used as a leavening agent in baking powders. - Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in various chemical processes. - Agriculture: Used as a nitrogen fertilizer. - Pharmaceuticals: Found in certain medicinal formulations. - Cleaning Products: Utilized in certain household and industrial cleaning applications.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
Appearance White crystalline powder
Odor Slight ammonia odor
Molecular Formula NH4HCO3
Molecular Weight 79.06 g/mol
Decomposition Temperature 36 - 60 °C
Density 1.58 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol
pH (1% solution) 7.8 - 8.5
Chemical Stability Decomposes when exposed to heat and moisture