Ammonium Hydroxide
It is a colorless and strong-smelling liquid formed by a reaction between ammonia and water molecules. It is also referred to as ammonia, ammonia water, ammonia solution, or spirit of hartshorn. Although highly toxic, ammonium hydroxide serves many useful purposes in various manufacturing applications in industries such as pharmaceutical, household cleaning products, personal care products, and many others.
- Synonyms
- Ammonia aqueous, Household ammonia, Aquammonia
- Chemical Formula
- H5NO
- CAS Number
- 1336-21-6
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 35.046 g/mol
- Melting Point
- -58 °C
- Boiling Point
- 38 °C
- Density
- About 0.90 @ 25 °C/25 °C
- Forms
- Liquid, Colourless
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Flame retardant
- Cleaning products
- Automotive
- Household industrial
- Personal care
- Bleaching agent
Industries
- Pharma
- Cleaning
- Chemical Processing