Ammonium chloride is an acid, although it is only mildly acidic. It is often used as a medication to treat people whose blood is too basic. It is also used to treat bloating and it can help with infections in the urinary tract.
Continue ReadingAmmonium chloride also has a number of other uses; like most chemical compounds, its uses vary widely. For instance, the Japanese use it to fertilize their rice crops and it is used as a flavor in licorice. It is also used in pyrotechnics as well as in batteries. It is formed by the reaction of ammonia and hydrochloric acid.
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