Ammonium oxalate
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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
Other Properties
Soluble in water. pH of 0.1 M solution = 6.4
Slightly soluble in alcohol.
| Composition | C2H8N2O4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1113-38-8 |
| Density | 1.5 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 124.1 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible. Decomposes on burning to produce toxic fumes.
Toxic by ingestion. Contact may cause irritation and burns.
International Chemical Safety Card
Authority
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 556