Ammonium Chloride
Ammonium Chloride
Ammonium Chloride (pronounced: /əˈmoʊniəm ˈklɔːraɪd/), is an inorganic compound with the formula NH4Cl. It is a white crystalline salt that is highly soluble in water.
Etymology
The term "Ammonium" is derived from Ammonia, a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen. "Chloride" comes from Chlorine, a chemical element. The compound is named for its two constituent parts.
Uses
Ammonium Chloride is used in a variety of applications. It is a component in dry cell batteries, used as a flavoring agent in some types of licorice, and is also used in the textile and leather industry for dyeing, tanning, and textile printing. In medicine, it is used as an expectorant in cough medicine.
Related Terms
- Ammonia: A compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3.
- Chlorine: A chemical element with the symbol Cl and atomic number 17.
- Dry cell: A type of chemical battery that is commonly used for portable electrical devices.
- Flavoring agent: A substance that gives another substance flavor, altering the characteristics of the solute, causing it to become sweet, sour, tangy, etc.
- Licorice (confectionery): A type of candy that is flavored with the extract of the roots of the licorice plant.
- Expectorant: A type of medicine that promotes the secretion of sputum by the air passages, used to treat coughs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ammonium Chloride
- Wikipedia's article - Ammonium Chloride
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