Description

Carbonic Acid, Ammonium Zinc Salt is a specialized inorganic compound with the CAS registry number 24012-08-6, valued for its role as a precursor and intermediate in advanced material synthesis. This compound is particularly significant for its ability to introduce zinc and ammonium carbonate functionalities in controlled chemical processes. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the ceramics, catalyst production, and specialty chemical sectors for developing products with specific thermal or catalytic properties.

Application

• Ceramic Glaze and Pigment Formulation: Acts as a key source of zinc oxide upon thermal decomposition, contributing to opacity, gloss, and durability in ceramic finishes.
• Catalyst Synthesis and Precursor: Used in the preparation of heterogeneous catalysts, particularly those based on zinc, for various organic synthesis and industrial chemical reactions.
• Flame Retardant Additive: Incorporated into polymer and rubber compounds where its decomposition products can help suppress combustion and reduce smoke emission.
• Wood Preservative Intermediate: Serves as a chemical intermediate in the production of certain zinc-based preservatives for timber and cellulose materials.
• Nutritional Supplement Precursor: Utilized in the controlled synthesis of high-purity zinc compounds for animal feed and nutritional fortification applications.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in research and analytical chemistry as a standardized source of zinc and carbonate ions for qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carbonic Acid, Ammonium Zinc Salt
CAS No.	24012-08-6
Molecular Formula	ZnCO₃·2NH₄HCO₃ (Common representation) / (NH₄)₂Zn(CO₃)₂
Molecular Weight	275.40 g/mol (for ZnCO₃·2NH₄HCO₃)
Synonyms	Zinc Ammonium Carbonate; Ammonium Zinc Carbonate; Basic Zinc Ammonium Carbonate; Diammonium Zinc Dicarbonate; Zinc Carbonate Ammoniate; Ammoniacal Zinc Carbonate; Zinc, bis(ammonium) carbonate; Reissert's Zinc Salt (historical context)
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Quality Control

Our Carbonic Acid, Ammonium Zinc Salt is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and compliance with agreed-upon specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in pharmaceutical and high-purity industrial supply chains.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (as Zn)	≥ 23.0 %
Assay (as NH₃)	≥ 12.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.02 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.