Ammonium Iodide

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• Product Name: Ammonium Iodide
• CAS: 12027-06-4
• Catalog: HG-BULK029
• Applications: Analytical Reagent, Photographic Plate Preparation, Synthesis of Iodides, Organic Synthesis.

Ammonium iodide (NH₄I) is an inorganic salt composed of ammonium ions (NH₄⁺) and iodide ions (I^-). It is commonly used as a chemical reagent in laboratory and industrial applications due to its unique chemical properties. At Alfa Chemistry, we provide high-quality ammonium iodide that meets the needs of various applications, offering both reliability and precision in every batch.

Key Features

Solubility

• Soluble in water, methanol, and glycerol.

Hygroscopic

• Highly sensitive to moisture, making it prone to absorption from the air.

Stability

• It easily decomposes upon exposure to light or air, releasing iodine and turning yellow.

Sublimation

• It sublimates at a high temperature of 551°C.

Technical Data

Items	Analytical Reagent (AR)	Chemically Pure (CP)
Purity	≥ 99.0%	≥ 98.0%
Water insoluble matter	≤ 0.005%	≤ 0.01%
Ash residue	≤ 0.005%	≤ 0.02%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%	≤ 0.02%
Iodates and Iodine (as IO3)	≤ 0.003%	≤ 0.01%
Fe	≤ 0.0001%	≤ 0.0003%
Reaction of aqueous solution	Qualified	Qualified
Clarity test	Qualified	Qualified

Applications

Ammonium iodide is a versatile compound with a broad range of applications in the following aspects:

Analytical Reagent

• Alfa Chemistry's ammonium iodide is commonly used in various analytical applications, including titration and as a standard in the preparation of iodide-containing solutions for chemical analysis.

Photographic Plate Preparation

• It plays an essential role in the manufacturing of photographic printing plates, where it aids in the formation of light-sensitive iodides used in traditional photographic techniques.

Synthesis of Iodides

• As a reliable source of iodide ions, ammonium iodide is used in the synthesis of other iodide salts, which are key in industrial and pharmaceutical applications.

Organic Synthesis

• Ammonium iodide is involved in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions requiring the introduction of iodine into organic molecules.

Storage and Packaging

• Storage Conditions: Kept in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and heat sources.
• Packaging Options: Available in various packaging sizes: 100 g, 500 g, 25 kg, 50 kg.

Alfa Chemistry's ammonium iodide (NH₄I) is a high-quality reagent used in analytical chemistry, photographic applications, iodide synthesis, and organic reactions. For more information, please feel free to contact us.