Diammonium oxalate, with the chemical formula (NH4)2C2O4, is a salt of oxalic acid. It is a white, crystalline solid that is soluble in water. As an ammonium salt, it readily dissolves in water to form a solution containing ammonium ions and oxalate ions. This compound possesses valuable properties that make it useful in various applications. In analytical chemistry, it serves as a valuable reagent for the determination of calcium and other metal ions. The oxalate ion forms insoluble precipitates with many metal ions, enabling their quantitative analysis.
Available in Nanyang Chemical:
- Diammonium Oxalate 500ml, AR
- Diammonium Oxalate 500ml, GR
Usage of Diammonium Oxalate:
- Analytical Chemistry: Used in the determination of calcium and other metals.
- Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for other organic compounds.
- Photography: Employed in some photographic processes.
- Metal Finishing: Used in certain metal finishing applications.
How to Use Diammonium Oxalate:
- Laboratory Use: Typically used in aqueous solutions at specific concentrations for analytical procedures.
- Industrial Applications: Used according to specific industrial processes and formulations.
Furthermore, diammonium oxalate plays a role in chemical synthesis as a precursor for other organic compounds. It can be used to prepare various oxalate salts and other derivatives. While less common, it also finds applications in certain photographic processes and metal finishing applications.