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Ammonium Compounds

Definition: Inorganic and organic compounds that contain the hypothetical radical NH4.
Notes: GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; DF: AMMONIUM CPDS
Also Called: Ammonium

Ammonium Compounds Categories.
Ammonium Sulfate - Sulfuric acid diammonium salt. It is used in CHEMICAL FRACTIONATION of proteins.
Hydroxylamine - A colorless inorganic compound (HONH2) used in organic synthesis and as a reducing agent, due to its ability to donate nitric oxide.

Ammonium Compounds Definitions and Terms

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