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Ammonium carbonate is a white, crystalline powder with the chemical formula (NH₄)₂CO₃. It is a salt composed of ammonium and carbonate ions. Ammonium carbonate exists as a metastable substance, decomposing readily to release ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water vapor. It has a strong odor of ammonia.
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Ammonium carbonate is a white, crystalline powder with the chemical formula (NH₄)₂CO₃. It is a salt composed of ammonium and carbonate ions. Ammonium carbonate exists as a metastable substance, decomposing readily to release ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water vapor. It has a strong odor of ammonia.
Ammonium carbonate has been historically used in baking as a leavening agent, where it releases carbon dioxide gas when heated, helping dough rise. However, due to its strong ammonia smell, it has largely been replaced by more stable leavening agents such as baking soda and baking powder in modern baking.
In addition to its historical use in baking, ammonium carbonate has found applications in some industries, including the manufacturing of ceramics, dyes, and certain pharmaceuticals. It’s important to handle ammonium carbonate with care and in accordance with safety guidelines due to its potential to release ammonia gas during decomposition.
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