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Ammonium oxalate monohydrate (CAS 6009-70-7)

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Alternate Names:
Oxalic acid diammonium salt
Application:
Ammonium oxalate monohydrate is used for the detection of calcium, lead, fluoride and a buffering agent
CAS Number:
6009-70-7
Molecular Weight:
142.11
Molecular Formula:
C2H8N2O4•H2O
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Ammonium oxalate monohydrate, with the chemical formula (NH4)2C2O4·H2O, is a white crystalline salt that is highly soluble in water. This compound is the ammonium salt of oxalic acid, and it is frequently utilized in analytical chemistry for its ability to effectively precipitate metal ions. The primary mechanism of action of ammonium oxalate monohydrate involves its reaction with metal cations to form insoluble oxalates, which are crucial in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of metal ions in solutions. This precipitation reaction is particularly useful in the determination of calcium ions in biochemistry as well as in environmental and geological samples, where accurate measurement of metal content is essential.


Ammonium oxalate monohydrate (CAS 6009-70-7) References

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Ammonium oxalate monohydrate, 500 g

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500 g
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Ammonium oxalate monohydrate, 100 g

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100 g
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