Ammonium Bicarbonate 99% Analytical Reagent (Panreac 121116/1211) - 1kg
$95
Title: Ammonium Bicarbonate 99% for Analytical Use (Panreac 121116/1211), 1 kg
Description:
High-purity (99%) Ammonium Bicarbonate for analytical applications. This odorless, white crystalline powder is readily soluble in water and decomposes upon heating into ammonia and carbon dioxide. It exhibits weakly alkaline properties. Widely used in analytical chemistry, dye and pigment production, pharmaceutical synthesis, agriculture (as a fertilizer component), and the food industry (as a leavening agent, E503). Also known as ammonium hydrogen carbonate, bicarbonate of ammonia, and acid ammonium carbonate.
Applications:
- Analytical Chemistry: Qualitative and quantitative analyses.
- Dye & Pigment Production: Key component in various manufacturing processes.
- Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a reagent in drug manufacturing.
- Agriculture: Component in fertilizers for enhanced plant growth.
- Food Industry: Leavening agent (E503).
Specifications:
- CAS Number: 1066-33-7
- Chemical Formula: NH₄HCO₃
- Purity: 99%
- Supplier: Panreac (Catalog Numbers 121116/1211)
- Packaging: 1 kg
Historical and Interesting Facts:
Ammonium bicarbonate boasts a rich history, with uses dating back to the late 18th century. Its applications have spanned diverse fields:
- 19th Century Photography: Used in the preparation of light-sensitive emulsions.
- Baking: Continues to be used in traditional baking recipes as a natural leavening agent.
- Fire Extinguishers: Historically employed due to its ability to release carbon dioxide upon heating, suppressing flames.
- Medicine (Historically): Used as an antiseptic.
Today, it is valued for its safety and environmental friendliness, as its decomposition products (ammonia and carbon dioxide) do not accumulate in the environment.
Quality Assurance:
Each batch is accompanied by a certificate of analysis guaranteeing its 99% purity and suitability for analytical purposes.