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== Description ==
 
== 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 [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=calcium calcium] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lead lead].
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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 [[calcium|calcium]] and [[lead|lead]].
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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diammonium salt of ethanedioic acid
 
diammonium salt of ethanedioic acid
  
== Other Properties ==
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== Risks ==
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* Combustible. 
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* Decomposes on burning to produce toxic fumes. 
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* Toxic by ingestion. 
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* Contact may cause irritation and burns. 
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* 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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== Hazards and Safety ==
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==Resources and Citations==
 
 
Combustible.  Decomposes on burning to produce toxic fumes. 
 
 
 
Toxic by ingestion.  Contact may cause irritation and burns. 
 
 
 
[http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng1036.html International Chemical Safety Card]
 
 
 
== Authority ==
 
  
 
* ''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 13:56, 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
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

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