Ammonia

Ammonia is a colorless alkaline gas with a characteristic pungent smell; it is lighter than air, (density =0.589). It is easily liquefied and the liquid boils at -33.7 °C, and solidifies at -75 °C to a mass of white crystals. Ammonia is an important source of nitrogen for living systems. Ammonia is formed in the body during decomposition of organic materials during a large number of metabolically important reactions. Ammonia also plays a role in ... More

Formula:

  • NH3

More specific ingredient:

Also known as:

  • AM-Fol,
  • Ammonia anhydrous,
  • Ammonia gas,
  • Anhydrous ammonia,
  • Nitro-Sil,
  • Spirit of Hartshorn,
  • strong Ammonia solution
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Chemical Compound

Structure (SMILES):

  • N

IUPAC ID:

  • Azane

Average Molar Mass:

  • 17.031 g/mol

Melting point:

  • -77.73 °C (-107.9 °F )

Boiling point:

  • -33.34 °C (-28.01 °F )

Density:

  • 730 g/cm³ (730000 kg/m³ )

Solubility:

Solvent Solubility
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