Ammonium hydroxide, also known as ammonia hydroxide or NH4OH solution, is a colorless liquid that dissolves well in water, has a strong pungent odor, and carries the distinctive smell of ammonia. Exposure to its fumes can lead to poisoning. Although it exists as a solution, it retains the characteristic properties of NH3.
What is NH4OH?
Ammonium hydroxide is a solution containing dissolved ammonia (NH3) in water. It forms when ammonia interacts with water in the environment and exists in a liquid state. The chemical formula for ammonium hydroxide is NH4OH or NH5O. In nature, NH4OH is produced through the decomposition of animal matter or through animal excretion.
Applications in daily life and industry:
Ammonium hydroxide is widely used in various industrial applications, including:
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Fertilizer, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries: It serves as a primary nitrogen source for producing ammonia-based fertilizers and nitric acid.
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Rubber industry: NH4OH is used for preserving rubber latex and as a catalyst.
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Household cleaning: Ammonia is a key ingredient in household cleaners and in cleaning ceramics and stainless steel.
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Hydrazine production: NH4OH is used to produce hydrazine (N2H4), which is a rocket fuel.
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Refrigeration technology: It is utilized for NOx removal and pH adjustment in boilers.
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Art and crafts: It can be used for darkening or dyeing wood.
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Food Industry: NH4OH is involved in baking and adjusting the acidity of foods.
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Additionally, NH4OH has applications in the textile industry, silk production, adhesives, and livestock waste treatment, as well as wastewater treatment.
Packaging options:
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Can: 25 kg or 30 liters.
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Drum: 200 kg.
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IBC Tank: 900 kg.
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KPTCHEM also offers bulk delivery of NH4OH via tank trucks, with quantities starting from 5 tons, pumped directly from the storage tank at the production facility.
