WHAT?
- Oxalate salt with Ammonium.
- The formula of this chemical is C2H8N2O4 which can also be written as (NH4)2C2O4.
- A colourless, odorless and non-vilatile material.
- Very poisonous substance.
- A strong dicarboxcylic acid
- It is made of Insoluble matter, Ignition Residue, Chloride, Sulfate, Heavy metals, Iron.
WHY?
- There are many safety precautions when using this chemical because it is very poisonous…
- You must avoid skin and eye contact.
- Avoid breathing dust.
- Use adequate ventilation and protective equipment.
- Keep away from incompatibles.
- Can cause skin and eye burns.
- May be fatal if swallowed
HOW?
- Ammonium Oxalate is derived/comes from Ammonia.
- Used as an ingredient in the manufacturing of explosives and metal polishing compounds.
- Also used in the electrytic detinning of iron and textile dyeing.
- Can be used as reagent for the analysis of calcium, lead and rare earth metals.
WHEN?
- Soil scientists have, for many years, used acid ammonium oxalate to estimate the amount of amorphous iron oxides in soil.
- Used as an ingredient in industrial applications.
- It is a naturally occurring organic compound.
HOW MUCH?
- It is 1.5 times denser than water.
- The melting point is 70∘C
- There is 0.1% Ammonium Oxalate in Crystal Violet.
- Crystal Violet is a triarylmethane dye.
WHO?
- It is an organic compound meaning that your body itself creates it.
- It is metabolized in the body however it itself is not metabolized but excreted in the urine.
- It occurs in many plants and vegetables.
- It is a part of some types of kidney stones.
