Ammonium Formate In Arunachal-Pradesh
Ammonium Formate ($HCOONH_{4}$) is the ammonium salt of formic acid, appearing as a white, deliquescent crystalline solid. In the Arunachal Pradesh industrial corridor, it plays a critical role in the synthesis of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and as a buffering agent in complex organic reactions. Scientifically, it is preferred for its ability to decompose into gaseous products at high temperatures, leaving no metallic residue, which is essential for high-precision mass spectrometry and chromatography. Furthermore, its application as a pH regulator in textile printing and as a component in cold-weather chemical formulations makes it indispensable for the high-altitude industrial applications across Tawang, Naharlagun, and the Papum Pare district.
Character: It’s white solid, soluble in water and ethanol. The aqueous solution is acidic. Usage: It can be used in pharmaceutical industry or used as analytical reagents.
Specification Table:
| Specification | Grade A | Grade B |
|---|---|---|
| Content(HCOONH4), w/% ≥ | 96.0 | 98.0 |
| Ignition Residue ,w/% ≤ | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| Chlorides(Cl), w/% ≤ | 0.004 | 0.002 |
| Sulfate(SO42-),w/% ≤ | 0.01 | 0.005 |
| Lead(Pb), w/% ≤ | 0.0004 | 0.0002 |
| Iron（Fe），w/% ≤ | 0.001 | 0.0005 |
| PH Value | 6.3-6.8 | 6.3-6.8 |
Usage
1. It can be used in pharmaceutical industry or used as analytical reagents.
Packing: It is packed with polyethylene bag as inner layer, and a compound plastic woven bag as outer layer. The net weight of each bag is 25kg.
Storage and transportation:It should be stored in a dry and ventilative warehouse, kept away from heat and moisture during transportation, unloaded with care so as to avoid damage. Furthermore, it must be stored separate from poisonous substance.