Ammonium Carbonate

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.