It is the bicarbonate salt of ammonium. It is a colourless solid that degrades readily to carbon dioxide and ammonia.
Uses
Ammonium bicarbonate is used in the food industry as a raising agent for flat baked goods, such as cookies and crackers
Specification
| 1 | Ammonium Bicarbonate | % by wt. min. (dry basis) | 99 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Chlorides (as Cl) | % by wt. max. | 0.01 |
| 3 | Sulphate (as SO4) | % by wt. max. | 0.01 |
| 4 | Iron (as Fe) | % by wt. max. | 2E-3 |
| 5 | Non Volatile Matter | % by wt. max. | 0.01 |
| 6 | Chlorides (as Cl) | % by wt. max. | 0.01 |
| 7 | Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ppm. max. | 2.5 |
| 8 | Copper (as Cu) | ppm. max. | 10 |
| 9 | Arsenic (as As2O3) | ppm. max. | 1 |
| Tarry Matter | Passes Test |