Ammonium Bicarbonate, with the CAS number 1066-33-7, has the molecular formula CH5NO3 and a molecular weight of 79.06. Also known as acid ammonium carbonate or ammonium hydrogen carbonate, it is a white powder or crystalline solid with a slight ammonia odor.

Uses:Agricultural Applications: Ammonium bicarbonate is primarily used as a fertilizer.

Industrial Applications: In coking plants, it is one of the products of coke oven gas purification, produced by the reaction of concentrated ammonia water with carbon dioxide. It is also used as an analytical reagent, for synthesizing ammonium salts, and for fabric degreasing.

Food Industry Applications: In the food industry, ammonium bicarbonate is used as a high-grade leavening agent and is a key component of baking powder, often combined with acidic substances. It is also used for blanching green vegetables, bamboo shoots, and other produce, as well as in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and reagents.