Ammonium Chloride

Synonym(s)

: Salmiac, sal ammonia, ammonium muriate

Mol. Formula

: ClH4N

EC / List no.

: 235-186-4

CAS no.

: 12125-02-9

Molecular weight

: 53,49

Ammonium chloride is an inorganic chloride containing ammonium as a counterion.

Application

» This substance is used in the following products: cosmetics and personal care products, fertilizers, welding and soldering products, pH regulators and water treatment products, plant protection products, adhesives and sealants, metal surface treatment products, medicines, washing, cleaning products and electrolytes for batteries.
» It can be found in products with wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys), wood used for large surface area products (e.g. building and building materials for floors, coatings) and wood materials used for furniture and furnishings.
» It is used in the manufacture of metal products, electrical, electronic and optical equipment.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Ammonium chloride is a white crystalline solid.
» It is odorless and tastes like salt water.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	350	Sublimation
Boiling point	°C	338	Sublimation
Vapor pressure	mm Hg	1	160.4 °C
Solubility	g/ L	372	20 °C, soluble with water
Density	g/ cm3	1.5	20 °C
pH		4.5-5.5	25 °C, % 5
Corrosivity		Corrosive
Refractive Index		1.642