Ammonium Carbonate
CAS Number: 506-87-6
Grade: ACS, FCC
Packaging: Various
CAS Number: 506-87-6
Grade: ACS, FCC
Packaging: Various
Ammonium Carbonate
Ammonium carbonate is a salt chemical compound with a strong ammonia odor.
Chemical Formula: (NH₄)₂CO₃
CAS Number: 506-87-6
Grade: ACS, FCC
Appearance: White, crystalline solid or powder.
Uses:
Leavening agent: Traditionally used in baked goods to raise the dough while baking.
Flame retardant: In certain materials like cellulose, used to improve their flame resistance.
Buffering agent: It is used in some food and pharmaceutical products to maintain a specific pH level.
Industries and Common Applications:
Food industry: Historically used in baking, and also as a buffering agent in some food products.
Pharmaceutical industry: It may be found in some pharmaceutical products in small amounts as a buffering agent or as a component in certain formulations.
Chemical industry: Utilized in the production of other ammonium compounds and as a catalyst in certain chemical reactions.
Textile industry: Generally used in the dyeing process.