Ammonium chloride is a by-product of sodium carbonate. Ammonium chloride has diuretic and expectorant effects. In its pure form, it is crystalline salt, white.
- it is used in various industries due to its unique properties:
- Fertilizer: A key ingredient in nitrogen-based fertilizers that nourish plants.
- Food additive: Acts as a leavening agent in baked goods and a flavor enhancer in some foods.
- De-icing agent: Lowers the freezing point of water, used in ice melts and cold packs.
- Medicine: Employed in expectorants for cough relief and diuretics for fluid control.
- Water treatment: Aids in flocculation and sedimentation processes for purifying water.
