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ammonium carbonate

/əˈməʊniəm ˈkɑːbəneɪt/

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/əˈməʊniəm ˈkɑːbəneɪt/C1formalscientific
  • ruБелая кристаллическая соль с формулой (NH₄)₂CO₃, используемая в выпечке как разрыхлитель, в нюхательных солях и исторически в чистящих средствах. При нагревании разлагается на аммиак и углекислый газ.

A white crystalline salt with the formula (NH₄)₂CO₃, used in baking as a leavening agent, in smelling salts, and historically in cleaning agents. It decomposes into ammonia and carbon dioxide when heated.

  1. Chemical compoundC1formal

    A white crystalline salt with the formula (NH4)2CO3, used in baking as a leavening agent and in smelling salts.

    ruХимическое соединение

    • Ammonium carbonate is often used in traditional cookie recipes to make them crisp.
    • When heated, ammonium carbonate decomposes into ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water.
    • The chemist stored the ammonium carbonate in a sealed container to prevent it from reacting with air.