Ammonium Formate In Assam
Ammonium Formate ($NH_{4}HCO_{2}$) is a colorless, hygroscopic solid known for its ability to decompose into formamide and water upon heating, a property widely utilized in Assam's specialty chemical manufacturing. In the context of the Upper Assam oil and gas belt, it is increasingly explored for gas purification, effectively removing sulfur compounds like $H_{2}S$ to ensure environmental compliance in refinery operations at Digboi and Numaligarh. Scientifically, it is a preferred catalytic hydrogen transfer agent when used with Palladium on Carbon (Pd/C), enabling rapid reduction of nitro groups to amines. For the paper and textile industries in the Brahmaputra valley, our Ammonium Formate offers a biodegradable solution for pH regulation and metal deposition, ensuring consistent industrial output while protecting the region’s delicate riverine ecosystem.
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.