What are the uses of ammonium chloride?

With the rapid advancement of technology in modern life, more and more artificial industrial chemical raw materials are being produced for use in all walks of life. For example, ammonium chloride is a manufactured substance. This substance is one of the most widely used raw materials. The demand for ammonium chloride in modern society is very large. Let’s take a look at the uses of ammonium chloride. I hope everyone can understand it.

1. Ammonium chloride can be used as raw material to manufacture dry batteries and storage batteries, other ammonium salts, electroplating additives, and metal welding flux;

2. Ammonium chloride is used as a dyeing auxiliary, and is also used in tinning and galvanizing, leather tanning, medicine, candle making, adhesives, chromization, and precision casting;

3. Ammonium chloride is used in medicine, dry batteries, textile printing and dyeing, and detergents;

Ammonium chloride can reduce phlegm and relieve cough:

① When ammonium chloride enters the body, some ammonium ions are rapidly metabolized by the liver to form urea and excreted in the urine. Chloride ions combine with hydrogen to form hydrochloric acid, thereby correcting alkali poisoning.

②Due to the chemical stimulation of the mucous membrane, the amount of sputum increases reflexively, making the sputum easier to discharge, thus facilitating the removal of a small amount of sticky sputum that is difficult to cough out. After this product is absorbed, chloride ions enter the blood and extracellular fluid to acidify the urine.

Hazard Overview:

It is irritating to the skin and mucous membranes, can cause liver and kidney damage, induce hepatic coma, and cause azotemia and metabolic acidosis. A healthy person may suffer from severe poisoning if he or she consumes 50g of ammonium chloride. For patients with liver disease, kidney disease, or chronic heart disease, 5g may cause severe poisoning. Oral poisoning causes chemical gastritis, and in severe cases, a significant increase in blood ammonia can induce hepatic coma. Severe poisoning can cause liver and kidney damage, metabolic acidosis, and a significant increase in bronchial secretions. Occupational exposure can cause irritation and burns to the respiratory mucosa.

Chronic effects: Frequent contact with ammonium chloride can cause chronic inflammation of the conjunctiva and respiratory mucosa. Therefore, when using ammonium chloride, you should strengthen protection and wear necessary protective tools.