Ammonia Solution Extra Pure is a high-purity, clear, colourless liquid with a strong, pungent ammonia odour. It is ideal for laboratory, analytical, and specialised industrial applications requiring minimal impurities and reliable performance.
Chemical Details:
- Chemical Name: Ammonia Solution
- Other Names: Aqueous ammonia, ammonium hydroxide
- Chemical Formula: NH₄OH (ammonia dissolved in water)
- Concentration: Typically available at 25-28% extra pure grade, or as specified for laboratory standards
- Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid
- Odour: Strong, sharp, characteristic ammonia smell
- pH: Strongly alkaline
Key Features:
- Extra pure grade for analytical and laboratory use
- Minimal impurities ensure high accuracy in sensitive procedures
- Strong alkaline solution with excellent reactivity
- Fully miscible with water for easy dilution and preparation
Applications:
- Laboratory use: As a reagent for analytical chemistry, titrations, sample preparation, and qualitative analysis
- Analytical procedures: For preparation of ammoniacal solutions in metal analysis and colour reactions
- Chemical manufacturing: In the production of ammonium salts, dyes, and other chemical intermediates
- Pharmaceuticals: As a reagent in certain formulations and analytical assays
- Water treatment: For pH adjustment and as a nitrogen source for microbial growth studies
Benefits:
- Ensures consistent and reliable results in laboratory and analytical work
- High purity ideal for sensitive chemical reactions and analytical tests
- Strong alkalinity provides effective reactivity and neutralisation
- Versatile usage across laboratories, research, and specialised industrial processes
How to Use:
- Use directly as per laboratory protocols or dilute accordingly for specific procedures.
- Always refer to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accurate preparation and use.
Safety Precautions:
- Corrosive and toxic in high concentrations; avoid inhalation of vapours.
- Causes irritation or burns to skin, eyes, and respiratory system.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, goggles, and protective clothing.
- Ensure use in well-ventilated areas or fume hoods.
- Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, away from acids and oxidizing agents.
