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Inorganic Salts

Ammonium Carbonate AR/ACS

RA000546 CAS 506-87-6 AR/ACS

Identity

Product code
RA000546
CAS number
506-87-6
Grade
AR/ACS
Assay (specification)
Min 31.0 %
Molecular formula
(NH4)2CO3
Molecular weight
96.09

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Strong ammonia-like odor —
pH value 9 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 58 °C °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 760 mmHg mmHg
Density [g/cm3] 1.5 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance White powder or crystals and/or chunks having ammonical odour —
Assay Min 31.0 % %
Insoluble matter in water Max 0.005 % %
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.0005 % %
Sulphur compounds Max 0.002 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0005 % %
Heavy metal Max 0.0005 % %
Non-volatile matter Max 0.01 % %

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 kg RA000546-PK-25KG
500 g RA000546-PK-500G
50 kg RA000546-PK-50KG