Ammonium Oxalate

Ammonium Oxalate

It is an inorganic compound consisting of ammonium cations and oxalate anions.

Chemical Formula: (NH₄)₂C₂O₄

CAS Number: 6009-70-7

Grade: Monohydrate ACS

Appearance: Colorless or white crystalline solid

Uses:

• Analytical reagent: Generally considered as a main component in various chemical and soil analyses.

• Precipitator: Considered to precipitate certain metal ions as their oxalate salts for quantitative analysis.

• Mordant: Acts as a mordant in dyeing processes on fabrics.

Industries and Common Applications:

• Chemical industry: This chemical is an analytical reagent in various chemical laboratory procedures.

• Environmental science: Primarily used in soil analysis to understand the composition and distribution of minerals in soil samples.

• Textile industry: Historically acts as a mordant in the dyeing process to help improve the colorfastness of dyes on fabrics.