Ammonium chloride is a solid and crystalline salt that is colorless and odorless and has a bitter and unpleasant taste. This compound is an acid with normal acidityand it can be easily dissolved in water. Neshader is used in the pharmaceutical industry with a purity of 99.9%. Neshader is obtained from the reaction of hydrochloric acid and ammonia and is known as an organic compound in its natural and mineral form.

Neshader, which is known by the scientific names of ammonium chloride or chloroammonium, its chemical formula is NH4CL, and it can be used in two forms: solid crystals and powder. Due to the presence of ammonium and chlorine ions in Neshader, it can be used in agriculture and related industries. The history of the discovery of Neshader goes back to the period of 800 A.H. when the Arabs of Egypt managed to obtain this compound by burning camel dung.
Ammonium chloride is produced from the burning of bag coal and the condensation of coal gases. For this reason, this mineral is found around some of the vents of firefighting mountains.
One of the uses of Neshader is as a flavoring and fertilizer in the production of licorice root, and its molecular weight is 53.5. Neshadar can usually be found as a solution in water, glycerin and a little alcohol and its sublimation temperature is 350 degrees Celsius.

Characteristics and features of Neshader

Neshader has many characteristics and features, some of which are:

• Neshader is known by the scientific name of ammonium chloride and with the chemical formula NH4CL
• Neshader is in the form of solid white crystalline grains and has a spicy and unpleasant taste. This composition is completely odorless and colorless.
• The solubility of this compound in water is very high.
• Ammonium chloride solution is a mild acid and is mostly used in agricultural and pharmaceutical products.
• Neshadar is an organic compound with mineral form.
• Ammonium chloride is an acidic agent that increases phlegm and urine.
• The mineral ammonium chloride is called sal ammoniac.
• Some reactions of ammonium chloride with other chemicals are exothermic, such as the combination of ammonium chloride with barium hydroxide and their dissolution in water.

The uses of Nashadar

Neshad has many uses in different industries. Some of them are:

Agriculture section

As it was said before, Neshader has many applications in agriculture and related industries. The most common use of ammonium chloride as a source of nitrogen is in the production of agricultural fertilizers, including ammonium chloride phosphate. This application includes almost 90% of the ammonium chloride produced in the world. Among the agricultural products that are cultivated and produced in this way are rice and wheat.

Industry and metalworking sector

Neshadar is an important compound in the industrial sector and has many applications. One of its applications is in the metalworking industry. This compound is used as a flux to prepare metals and to create a tin coating, galvanizing or soldering. Ammonium chloride can clean the surface of the desired parts by reacting with metal oxides and forming an active metal chloride.

Pharmaceutical industry

Ammonium chloride is a combined expectorant and diuretic. Usually, this combination is used in the preparation of cough syrups, which can cause the production of excess fluid in the respiratory tract and increase phlegm due to the irritating effect it has on the respiratory bronchial mucosa.
Ammonium salts in this composition irritate the stomach lining and cause nausea and vomiting in a person.
Ammonium chloride is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a systematic acidic agent for the treatment of severe alkabometabolism and also for the treatment of urinary tract disorders.
In veterinary medicine, this compound is used to prevent the formation of urinary stones in animals such as goats and cows.

Food industry

Ammonium chloride is used in the food industry as yeast and acidifying agent in the baking industry. Also, this edible compound is used for cattle feed and nutrient building material for yeasts and micro-organisms.
Also, ammonium chloride is used as a crunchy and flavoring agent in the production of sweets and cakes, industrial cookies and some carbonated drinks.

Laboratory department

In the laboratory section, this combination is used in the cooling bath to create a low temperature.

The science of archeology

Another use of ammonium chloride is in archeology. The vapor of this compound is usually deposited on the fossils and a white layer of tiny and shiny crystals is produced which is safe.

Battery industry

In the battery industry, this compound is widely used, and its most common use is in the dry battery industry and as an electrolyte. In the old days, these batteries are commercially used as native batteries in the commercial facilities of subscribers. Native batteries in the new era are known as carbon zinc batteries, but ammonium chloride is still used for its electrolyte.

Other uses of Neshadar

In the electronic industry, the organic composition of Neshader is used as an engraver in the manufacture of printed circuits and as an aid in soldering.
Ammonium chloride is used as a dye in textile and leather industry.
Neshader is used in fireworks and another use of this compound is in electroplating.

Production of varieties

Neshader is produced in two chemical and mineral types. Its chemical type is produced from the combination of ammonium chloride and hydrochloric acid. Its mineral type is also the result of incomplete burning of coal and then condensation of gases derived from it and some volcanoes.

Safety issues of this substance in storage and consumption

Safety measures must be followed when working with ammonium chloride. Some of these safety measures are:

• In case of contact with the eyes: keep the eyes open and wash with water. Be sure to see an eye doctor.
• Skin contact: wash your body completely and change the stained clothes.
• Ingestion: Drink plenty of water and vomit. See a doctor.
• Respiratory: It is better to use this compound in the open air so that it does not cause respiratory damage.

Side effects

In addition to all the uses of Neshader in different industries, all safety signs must be observed when using it. In case of contact with the skin and eyes, severe burns will occur, and in case of contact with water, wash it off and consult a doctor. Swallowing this compound causes serious damage to the stomach lining, and the person should immediately drink a few glasses of water and vomit. To prevent the dangers and side effects of Neshad and work with it, it is necessary to observe safety measures and use gloves and masks and use it in open space.