Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

IUPAC: Ammonium chloride

CAS: 12125-02-9

Overview

Ammonium chloride is a white crystalline salt with many industrial and historical uses. It is used in fertilizers, soldering flux, and as a food additive.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 4 1.0080
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Chlorine Cl 1 35.4500

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×4
7.5%
N
Nitrogen ×1
26.2%
Cl
Chlorine ×1
66.3%

Uses

  • • Fertilizer
  • • Soldering flux
  • • Food additive (E510)
  • • Dry cell batteries

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Known as sal ammoniac in alchemy, named after the Temple of Ammon in Libya

Safety

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

[NH4+].[Cl-]

Properties

Type
salt
State
solid
Molar Mass
53.49 g/mol
Density
1.5270 g/cm³
Melting Point
340.0 °C
Boiling Point
520.0 °C
Solubility
372 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
53.0032
TPSA
1.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
0.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Barium Sulfate

BaSO₄

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Acetate

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Calcium Fluoride

CaF₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ammonium Chloride?
Ammonium Chloride (NH₄Cl) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Ammonium chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Ammonium Chloride?
Ammonium Chloride has a molar mass of 53.49 g/mol.
What state is Ammonium Chloride at room temperature?
Ammonium Chloride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Ammonium Chloride organic or inorganic?
Ammonium Chloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Ammonium Chloride?
Ammonium Chloride (NH₄Cl) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Nitrogen (N), Chlorine (Cl).