| Formula / Notation | (NH4)2CO3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 506-87-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 96.09 |
| Melting Point | 58 °C (decomposes) |
| Density | 1.5 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Appearance | Ammonium carbonate appears as a colorless crystalline solid or a white powder with a strong odor of ammonia. Noncombustible. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps sho... |
| Also Known As | diazanium;carbonate; 506-87-6; Diammonium carbonate; Carbonic acid, diammonium salt; Ammoniumcarbonat; Ammonium carbonicum; Ammonia sesquicarbonate; Carbonate d'ammoniaque; Carbonic acid, ammonium salt (1:2); Hartshorn |
| Category | Salts |
What is Ammonium carbonate?
Ammonium carbonate is an ammonium salt that is the diammonium salt of carbonic acid. It has a role as a food acidity regulator and a raising agent. It is a carbonate salt and an ammonium salt.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: diazanium;carbonate
Other Names / Synonyms: diazanium;carbonate; 506-87-6; Diammonium carbonate; Carbonic acid, diammonium salt; Ammoniumcarbonat; Ammonium carbonicum; Ammonia sesquicarbonate; Carbonate d'ammoniaque; Carbonic acid, ammonium salt (1:2); Hartshorn
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 58 °C (decomposes) |
| Density | 1.5 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 96.09 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Appearance | Ammonium carbonate appears as a colorless crystalline solid or a white powder with a strong odor of ammonia. Noncombustible. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps sho... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Ammonium carbonate is an ammonium salt that is the diammonium salt of carbonic acid. It has a role as a food acidity regulator and a raising agent. It is a carbonate salt and an ammonium salt.
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Ammonium carbonate is: (NH4)2CO3