AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

Short Name: AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

Other Names: Salmiac

Confirming to IP, BP

Chemical Specifications

Appearance : White crystalline powder

Assay (argentometric) : Min 99%

Sulphate (SO4) : Max 0.015%

Heavy metal (as Pb) : Max 0.001%

Arsenic (As) : Max 0.0003%

Lead (Pb) : Max 0.001%

Calcium (Ca) : Max 0.02%

Iron (Fe) : Max 0.002%

Copper (Cu) : Max 0.0025%

Zinc (Zn) : Max 0.0025%

Residue on ignition (at 800°C) : Max 0.1%

Iodide, Bromide (I, Br) : Passes test

pH (5% solution) : 4.5-5.5

Identity : Passes test

Clarity of solution : Passes test

Acidity or alkalinity : Passes test

Loss on drying (at 105°C) : Max 0.5%

Thiocyanate (SCN) : Passes test