Ammonium chloride is an acidic inorganic compound. It appears as a white, fine crystalline powder that is odorless and highly soluble in water.
Ammonium chloride is manufactured as a by-product from several chemical processes, in particular from Hou's process for the soda production process (used to produce sodium carbonate). It can also be manufactured directly from the reaction between amm onia and hy drogen chloride or hy drochloric acid.
| Industry Grade |
| Standard | GB/T 2946-2008 |
| NH4Cl(As dry basis) % | 99.5 min |
| Moisture % | 0.5 max |
| Fe % | 0.01 Max |
| Sulfate % | 0.02 Max |
| Heavy Metal(Pb) % | 0.0005 Max |
| Residue in Ignition % | 0.4 Max |
| PH Value (200g/l Solution,25 oC) | 4.0-5.8 |
Ammonium Chloride is an important technical salt. It has a diverse range of applications in industry and agriculture:
? Used as a flux in metalwork, in preparation for tin coating, galvanization, or soldering. It cleans the metal surface by reacting with metal oxides.
? Used as a nitrogen source in fertilizers.
? Ingredient in pyrotechnics and fireworks.
? Used in the formulation of household and personal care products, such as shampoos, soaps, and cosmetics.
? Used in the production of dry-cell batteries as an electrolyte.
? Additive for dyeing of textiles and the tanning of leather.