Ammonium salt
any salt containing the NH 4 + ion, formed by the neutralization of ammonium hydroxide by an acid.
Historical Examples
On account of the formation of an ammonium salt in the reaction.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. Julius Stieglitz
The ammonium salt is most often employed, owing to the stimulant character of the ammonium base.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 6 Various
When some other source of nitrogen is present, such as asparagine or an ammonium salt, the amount falls to 005 to 01.
Alcoholic Fermentation Arthur Harden
To the alcoholic solution, four times its volume of ether is added, when the ammonium salt is precipitated.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 Various
This is exactly what takes place when the base lime comes in contact with an ammonium salt, such as sulphate of ammonia.
Manures and the principles of manuring Charles Morton Aikman
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