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.
Molar Weight | 79.055g/mol |
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Melting Point | 41.9 °C |
Density | 1.586 g/cm3 |
Forms | Crystals, Powder, White |
Synonyms: E503, Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate, Baking soda, Bicarbonate of Ammonia, Powdered Baking Ammonia, ABC, Ammonium Bicarbonate
Chemical Formula: NH4HCO3
CAS Number: 1066-33-7