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| − | Colorless crystals that are used in dyeing textiles, polishing metals, and the electrolytic detinning of iron. Ammonium oxalate is also used as a detection reagent for [ | + | Colorless crystals that are used in dyeing textiles, polishing metals, and the electrolytic detinning of iron. Ammonium oxalate is also used as a detection reagent for [[calcium|calcium]] and [[lead|lead]]. |
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diammonium salt of ethanedioic acid | diammonium salt of ethanedioic acid | ||
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| + | * Combustible. | ||
| + | * Decomposes on burning to produce toxic fumes. | ||
| + | * Toxic by ingestion. | ||
| + | * Contact may cause irritation and burns. | ||
| + | * Fisher Scientific: [https://beta-static.fishersci.com/content/dam/fishersci/en_US/documents/programs/education/regulatory-documents/sds/chemicals/chemicals-a/S25174.pdf SDS] | ||
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| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Soluble in water. pH of 0.1 M solution = 6.4 | Soluble in water. pH of 0.1 M solution = 6.4 | ||
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 1.5 | + | | 1.5 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 556 | * ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 556 | ||
Latest revision as of 12:56, 26 April 2022
Description
Colorless crystals that are used in dyeing textiles, polishing metals, and the electrolytic detinning of iron. Ammonium oxalate is also used as a detection reagent for Calcium and Lead.
Synonyms and Related Terms
diammonium salt of ethanedioic acid
Risks
- Combustible.
- Decomposes on burning to produce toxic fumes.
- Toxic by ingestion.
- Contact may cause irritation and burns.
- Fisher Scientific: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water. pH of 0.1 M solution = 6.4
Slightly soluble in alcohol.
| Composition | C2H8N2O4 |
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| CAS | 1113-38-8 |
| Density | 1.5 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 124.1 |
Resources and Citations
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 556