Ammonium Bicarbonate
An inorganic compound, it is used in the food industry as a raising agent for flat baked goods, such as cookies and crackers. It also has uses as a fertiliser, pH buffer, and reagent in chemical laboratories. Some other uses in the industry are for the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals, catalysts, ceramics, fire-retardants, plastics and other products.
- Synonyms
- E503, Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate, Baking soda, Bicarbonate of Ammonia, Powdered Baking Ammonia, ABC, Ammonium Bicarbonate
- Chemical Formula
- NH4HCO3
- CAS Number
- 1066-33-7
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 79.055g/mol
- Melting Point
- 41.9 °C
- Density
- 1.586 g/cm3
- Forms
- Crystals, Powder, White
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Baking
- Plastics and polymers
- Leather processing
- Water treatment
- Polishing and cleaning
- Pharmaceuticals
- Detergent
- Rubber
- Zinc ore / mining