Ammonium Hydroxide/Liquor Ammonia
Ammonium Hydroxide, also known as Liquor Ammonia, is a clear, colorless aqueous solution of ammonia in water. With a typical strength of 25%, it is recognized for its strong alkalinity and pungent odor.
Synonyms
Aqueous Ammonia ; Ammonia Solution ; Ammonia Water ; Ammonium Hydrate; Ammonia Liquor ; Spirit of Hartshorn (Historical name) ; Ammonia Aqueous Solution
Formula
NH₄OH
CAS No
1336-21-6
HS Code
28142000
Industries Served
- Chemical Industry
- Agriculture Industry
- Water Treatment
- Cleaning Products
- Textile Industry
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Food Industry
- Rubber and Plastics Industry
- Electronics Industry
- Mining Industry
- Pulp and Paper Industry
- Leather Industry
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
Applications
- Used as a reagent in the production of various chemicals, including fertilizers, plastics, explosives, and dyes.
- Used as a nitrogen source in fertilizers.
- Used in water treatment plants to adjust pH.
- Utilized in wastewater treatment.
- Used in dyeing processes to fix dyes onto fabrics.
- Used in the pharmaceutical industry as a pH adjuster.
- Used as a food additive (E527) in the food industry to control acidity.
- Used in the rubber industry to stabilize natural rubber latex.
- Used in the manufacturing of semiconductors and other electronic components.
- Used in the mining industry for ore processing and metal extraction.
- Used in the leather industry during the tanning process to remove hair from hides, neutralize acids, and improve the quality of the leather.
