Ammonium Bicarbonate
Ammonium bicarbonate, a mineral compound bearing the chemical formula NH4HCO3, is primarily employed in the food sector as a leavening agent, enhancing aroma, flavor, and size in the manufacturing of pastries, confections, bread, biscuits, and cookies.
This material is available in two commercial grades, namely Chemical Grade and Food Grade, typically in powdered form. In numerous sectors, it is applied as an additive to augment the quality of the end product, and in various industries, it enjoys a broad range of applications.
Alternative Names for Ammonium Bicarbonate.
Ammonium bicarbonate is recognized by a multitude of names, reflecting the extensive long history of this compound. These encompass Ammonium bicarbonate, Ammonium hydrogen carbonate, Ammonium acid carbonate, Monoammonium carbonate, a mono ammonium salt of carbonic acid, and Powdered ammonia.
Major Uses of Ammonium Bicarbonate
- Food industry: As a leavening agent, especially in the production of baking powder.
- Firefighting industry: In the production of fire extinguishing compounds.
- Descaling: (in heat exchangers and boilers).
- Plastic and rubber industries: (especially in sponge rubber).
Other Applications:
- Ceramic production.
- Leather tanning.
- Catalyst synthesis.
- Plant fertilizer.
- Pharmaceutical industry, such as expectorant cough syrups.
- Production of caoutchouc (natural rubber).
- Production of fire retardants and special fire clothes.
- Frozen dairy products.
- And more...
