Ammonium Chloride (NH4Cl):
Properties:
1. White, crystalline powder
2. Highly soluble in water
3. Molecular weight: 53.49 g/mol
4. Density: 1.527 g/cm³
5. Melting point: 338°C (660°F)
6. Boiling point: 520°C (968°F)
Uses:
1. Pharmaceuticals: expectorant, cough medicine
2. Food industry: flavoring agent, preservative
3. Textile manufacturing: dyeing, printing
4. Metalwork: soldering, galvanizing
5. Agriculture: fertilizer, pesticide
6. Laboratory reagent
7. Medical applications: treatment of respiratory issues
Industrial Applications:
1. Production of ammonium compounds
2. Electroplating
3. Tanning and leather processing
4. Paper and pulp processing
5. Water treatment