Ammonium Hydroxide

Ammonia water, also known as ammonia water, refers to an aqueous solution of ammonia, mainly composed of NH3 · H2O, colorless, transparent, and with an irritating odor. Ammonia water is volatile and has partial alkalinity. It is produced by introducing ammonia gas into water.

Category:

Inorganic Chemistry

key word:

Ammonium Hydroxide

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Consultation

Product Name: Ammonium Hydroxide

Other Names: ammonia solution, strong; ammonia water; ammonia, aqueous solution; ammonium hydroxide ( (nh4) (oh) ) ; aqua ammonium; hartshorn spirit; spirit of hartshorn; strong ammonia solution; ammonia aqueous; ammonia water 29%; aqua ammonia

Molecular Formula: NH3.H2O

UN No.: 2672

HS No.:2814200010

CAS No.: 1336-21-6

EINECS No.: 215-647-6

Hazard Class: 8

Purity: 20% 25%

Appearance: Transparent Colorless Liquid

Physical and Chemical Properties

Ammonium hydroxide, also called Aqua Ammonia, solution of ammonia gas in water, a common commercial form of ammonia. It is a colourless liquid with a strong characteristic odour. In concentrated form, ammonium hydroxide can cause burns on contact with the skin; ordinary household ammonia, used as a cleanser, is dilute ammonium hydroxide.

Grade Standard

Specifications:

Items	Standard
	Industry grade	Industry grade	Industry grade
NH3 %	20%	25%	28%
Residue %	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%
Chromaticity	80	80	80

Storage

Ammonium Hydroxide should be stored in a closed container and kept cool, otherwise, the ammonia gas will come out of solution and the material strength will be reduced.

Application

1.Used in manufacturing rayon and other textiles, pharmaceuticals, paper, rubber, detergents, inks, and other organic chemicals;

2.Also used in photographic development, metal extracting, and water purification;

3.Also used as a fertilizer for direct application to the soil, a household cleanser, and a food additive;

4.Also used as a mordant in textile dyeing;

5.Other uses include leather processing and electroplating;

Ammonia in the industrial field is mainly used in wool spinning, silk and printing and dyeing, the main role is to dissolve and adjust the pH, but also can become a dyeing aid.