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| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Ammonium Carbonate |
| IUPAC Name | Diazanium carbonate |
| Alternative Names | Carbonic acid, ammonium salt (1:2); hartshorn; sal volatile; baker's ammonia; carbonato de amonio |
| CAS Number | 506-87-6 |
| EC Number | 208-058-0 |
| Molecular Formula | CH₈N₂O₃ (also written as (NH₄)₂CO₃) |
| Molecular Weight | 96.09 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless to white translucent crystals or crystalline powder |
| Odor | Characteristic ammoniacal odor |
| Solubility in Water | Soluble in cold water; decomposes in hot water |
| Decomposition Behavior | Decomposes on moderate heating into ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water; sublimes at approximately 58 °C |
| Total Alkali Content (as NH₃) | ≥ 40.0% |
| Ash Content | ≤ 0.08% |
| Chloride Content | ≤ 0.01% |
| Sulfate Content (as SO₄) | ≤ 0.07% |
| Sulfur Compounds | ≤ 0.002% |
| Iron Content (Fe) | ≤ 0.005% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 0.004% |
| Arsenic Content (As) | ≤ 0.002% |
| Grade In Stock | Analytical reagent grade |
| Packaging | Standard fiber drums; alternative packaging available on request |
| Storage | Cool, dry, well-ventilated area; keep container tightly closed and away from heat |
✓ Specifications shown apply to analytical reagent grade material in current Nexal Inc. inventory. Additional grades available on request.
