Ammonium Bicarbonate

Ammonium Bicarbonate for Food, Agricultural & Industrial Applications

Ammonium Bicarbonate (NH4HCO3), with CAS number 1066-33-7, commonly known as Baker’s Ammonia, Hartshorn, Bicarbonate of Ammonia, or Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate, containing high-purity ammonium content typically ranging from 17.5-18.0%, is a specialized white crystalline powder with excellent decomposition properties and outstanding leavening characteristics. Ammonium Bicarbonate is specifically manufactured to provide reliable baking performance, making it ideal for applications requiring effective dough rising, clean decomposition, texture enhancement, pH buffering, and nitrogen supply in food processing, agricultural fertilizer production, chemical manufacturing, and specialized industrial applications. The compound works through thermal decomposition, releasing carbon dioxide, water vapor, and ammonia gas, enabling effective leavening action and providing nitrogen source for agricultural and industrial processes. Ammonium Bicarbonate represents one of the most traditional and effective leavening agents in commercial baking, providing exceptional texture development, superior crispness, excellent clean decomposition, and outstanding stability, making it essential for cookie production, cracker manufacturing, agricultural fertilizers, chemical synthesis, and specialized applications requiring controlled gas release and chemical buffering characteristics.

At Chemicals & Process Equipment Limited, we supply high-performance Ammonium Bicarbonate manufactured under stringent quality control standards and international food, agricultural, and industrial specifications. Our comprehensive product range includes various purity grades, container sizes, and specialized formulations meeting diverse requirements for food processing, agricultural fertilizer production, chemical synthesis, industrial applications, and specialized chemical operations across global food, agricultural, chemical manufacturing, and industrial markets.

✅ Advanced Leavening Technology – Optimized Purity & Multi-Industry Applications
✅ Consistent Quality Standards – Multiple Product Classifications with Comprehensive Documentation
✅ Essential Industrial Chemical – Superior Food Processing, Agriculture & Chemical Performance
✅ Multi-Industry Applications – Food Processing, Agriculture, Chemical Manufacturing, Industry
✅ Technical Support Package – Complete Application Guidance & Performance Optimization

The global ammonium bicarbonate market was valued at approximately USD 520 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 720 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period. Market expansion is driven by increasing food processing demand, growing agricultural fertilizer requirements, expanding chemical manufacturing, and rising requirements for specialized leavening processes. For comprehensive technical information about ammonium bicarbonate applications in food processing, visit the BAKERpedia resource on ammonium bicarbonate.

Technical Specifications & Ammonium Bicarbonate Properties

Available Product Types:

• Food Grade Ammonium Bicarbonate for baking and food processing applications
• Agricultural Grade NH4HCO3 for fertilizer production and soil amendment
• Technical Grade Ammonium Bicarbonate for general industrial applications
• Industrial Grade NH4HCO3 for chemical manufacturing and processing
• Chemical Grade Ammonium Bicarbonate for specialized chemical synthesis
• Pharmaceutical Grade NH4HCO3 for pharmaceutical and medical applications
• Baker’s Ammonia for traditional and commercial baking operations
• Granular Ammonium Bicarbonate for agricultural and industrial use
• Fine Powder NH4HCO3 for food and pharmaceutical applications
• Organic Certified Ammonium Bicarbonate for organic food production
• Kosher/Halal Certified NH4HCO3 for religious dietary requirements
• Ultra-Pure Ammonium Bicarbonate for laboratory and research applications
• Custom Blend NH4HCO3 for specific application requirements
• Bulk Industrial Ammonium Bicarbonate for large-scale operations
• Laboratory Grade NH4HCO3 for analytical and research applications

Specialized Application Solutions:

• Food processing system design and leavening optimization
• Agricultural fertilizer formulation and application guidance
• Chemical synthesis process development and scale-up
• Baking technology consulting and recipe optimization
• Fertilizer efficiency testing and soil analysis services
• Quality control system implementation and validation
• Regulatory compliance assistance and documentation support
• Custom packaging solutions and logistics optimization
• Process troubleshooting and performance enhancement
• Training programs for food and agricultural applications
• Research and development support services
• Environmental impact assessment and sustainability consulting

Food Processing Applications

Commercial Baking Food processing facilities utilize Ammonium Bicarbonate for cookie production, cracker manufacturing, and specialty baked goods requiring food grade specifications. Bakers employ NH4HCO3 for leavening action in flat baked goods such as cookies and crackers, where it serves as a traditional leavening agent that releases CO2 without requiring acid, providing superior texture development, excellent crispness, and clean decomposition with typical gas release rates exceeding 98% for optimal baking performance.

Confectionery Production Confectionery manufacturing facilities use Ammonium Bicarbonate for specialty candy production, chocolate processing, and confectionery applications requiring confectionery grade specifications. Confectionery technologists employ NH4HCO3 for texture modification, gas incorporation applications requiring controlled decomposition, flavor enhancement, and specialty confectionery production in premium candy manufacturing operations.

Snack Food Manufacturing Snack food processing facilities utilize Ammonium Bicarbonate for crispy snack production, extruded products, and specialty snack applications requiring snack grade specifications. Snack food engineers employ NH4HCO3 for texture development, volume expansion applications requiring consistent gas release, crispness enhancement, and quality improvement in commercial snack food production.

Specialty Food Processing Specialty food manufacturing facilities use Ammonium Bicarbonate for ethnic foods, traditional recipes, and gourmet food applications requiring specialty grade specifications. Specialty food processors employ NH4HCO3 for authentic flavor development, traditional texture applications requiring historical accuracy, cultural food production, and premium specialty food manufacturing.

Agricultural Applications

Nitrogen Fertilizer Production Agricultural fertilizer facilities utilize Ammonium Bicarbonate for nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing, soil amendment production, and agricultural nutrient applications requiring agricultural specifications. Agricultural engineers employ NH4HCO3 for nitrogen supply, plant nutrition applications requiring efficient nutrient release, soil pH modification, and crop yield enhancement with typical nitrogen content exceeding 17.5% for effective agricultural performance.

Organic Farming Organic agricultural operations use Ammonium Bicarbonate for organic fertilizer production, sustainable farming, and organic certification applications requiring organic grade specifications. Organic farmers employ NH4HCO3 for natural nitrogen supply, soil health applications requiring organic compliance, sustainable agriculture, and certified organic crop production systems.

Specialty Crop Production Specialty agricultural facilities utilize Ammonium Bicarbonate for greenhouse cultivation, hydroponic systems, and controlled environment agriculture requiring specialty agricultural specifications. Specialty growers employ NH4HCO3 for precise nutrition, controlled release applications requiring exact nutrient timing, plant health optimization, and high-value crop production systems.

Soil Treatment Soil management operations use Ammonium Bicarbonate for soil pH adjustment, alkaline soil treatment, and soil conditioning applications requiring soil treatment specifications. Soil specialists employ NH4HCO3 for pH buffering, soil chemistry applications requiring chemical balance, nutrient availability enhancement, and soil quality improvement programs.

Chemical Manufacturing Applications

Chemical Synthesis Chemical manufacturing facilities utilize Ammonium Bicarbonate for organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and chemical processing requiring chemical grade specifications. Chemical engineers employ NH4HCO3 for pH buffering, gas generation applications requiring controlled decomposition, chemical reactions, and intermediate production in specialty chemical manufacturing.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Pharmaceutical production facilities use Ammonium Bicarbonate for drug synthesis, pharmaceutical formulations, and medical applications requiring pharmaceutical specifications. Pharmaceutical chemists employ NH4HCO3 for drug intermediate production, formulation applications requiring pharmaceutical purity, active ingredient synthesis, and medical product manufacturing.

Polymer Production Polymer manufacturing facilities utilize Ammonium Bicarbonate for foam production, plastic manufacturing, and polymer processing requiring polymer grade specifications. Polymer engineers employ NH4HCO3 for blowing agent applications, cell structure development requiring controlled gas release, foam density control, and specialty polymer production.

Fire Retardant Systems Fire safety manufacturing facilities use Ammonium Bicarbonate for fire suppression systems, flame retardant production, and safety applications requiring fire safety specifications. Safety engineers employ NH4HCO3 for fire retardant applications in plastics and rubber manufacturing, providing gas release mechanisms, flame suppression, and fire safety enhancement in industrial fire protection systems.

Industrial Applications

Leather Processing Leather manufacturing facilities utilize Ammonium Bicarbonate for hide processing, leather treatment, and tanning applications requiring leather grade specifications. Leather technologists employ NH4HCO3 for pH control, chemical treatment applications requiring controlled alkalinity, hide preparation, and leather quality enhancement in commercial leather production.

Textile Processing Textile manufacturing facilities use Ammonium Bicarbonate for fabric treatment, dyeing processes, and textile applications requiring textile grade specifications. Textile engineers employ NH4HCO3 for pH adjustment, chemical processing applications requiring controlled alkalinity, dye fixation, and textile quality improvement in fabric manufacturing.

Water Treatment Water treatment facilities utilize Ammonium Bicarbonate for pH adjustment, alkalinity control, and water conditioning applications requiring water treatment specifications. Water treatment specialists employ NH4HCO3 for pH buffering, chemical treatment applications requiring precise alkalinity, water quality enhancement, and water system optimization.

Ceramics Manufacturing Ceramics production facilities use Ammonium Bicarbonate for ceramic processing, kiln operations, and ceramics applications requiring ceramics grade specifications. Ceramics engineers employ NH4HCO3 for chemical processing, thermal decomposition applications requiring controlled gas release, ceramic body preparation, and ceramic quality enhancement.

Quality Control & Testing

Comprehensive Quality Assurance Every production batch undergoes extensive testing to ensure compliance with ammonium bicarbonate standards, food requirements, agricultural specifications, and international quality standards. Our quality control laboratory employs advanced analytical techniques including titration analysis, gravimetric methods, and comprehensive performance evaluation.

Quality assurance procedures include:

• NH4HCO3 content determination using titration methods
• Nitrogen analysis using Kjeldahl and combustion techniques
• Moisture content measurement using loss on drying methods
• Ash content determination using muffle furnace analysis
• pH measurement using calibrated pH meters
• Bulk density testing using standardized procedures
• Particle size analysis using sieve analysis methods
• Decomposition temperature testing using thermal analysis
• Solubility testing using standardized dissolution methods
• Heavy metals analysis using ICP-MS techniques
• Microbiological testing using culture methods
• Leavening performance testing using standardized baking trials
• Gas release measurement using volumetric methods
• Stability testing using accelerated aging protocols
• Purity verification using multiple analytical techniques
• Performance validation using application testing
• Container compatibility testing using migration studies
• Food safety testing using microbiological protocols
• Quality system compliance using international standards

Storage & Handling Procedures Implement proper storage conditions including temperature control, humidity protection, moisture barrier maintenance, ventilation systems, and comprehensive safety procedures for maintaining Ammonium Bicarbonate quality and ensuring safe handling throughout storage and application periods.

Environmental & Safety Compliance

Food Safety Standards Ammonium Bicarbonate complies with food safety regulations, FDA food additive requirements, EU food safety standards, and international food safety guidelines ensuring safe use in food applications with established safety criteria and comprehensive toxicological assessments for food processing operations.

Agricultural Safety Standards Adherence to agricultural safety regulations, EPA pesticide regulations, organic certification requirements, and international agricultural guidelines ensures appropriate use in agricultural applications with established safety protocols and environmental assessments for farming operations.

Environmental Protection Standards Environmental compliance includes biodegradability assessment, soil impact studies, and ecosystem safety evaluation ensuring responsible use with consideration for environmental protection and minimal ecological impact from agricultural and industrial applications.

Occupational Safety Standards Occupational safety compliance includes exposure limit establishment, health hazard assessment, and worker protection protocols ensuring safe workplace conditions with established safety measures and health monitoring programs.

Performance Benefits

✔ Superior Leavening Action – Excellent gas release with 98-100% decomposition efficiency
✔ Clean Decomposition – Complete breakdown to CO2, H2O, and NH3 without residues
✔ Enhanced Texture – Superior crispness and lightness in baked products
✔ Fast Acting – Rapid gas release at low temperatures (58-60°C)
✔ No Acid Required – Self-contained leavening without additional acids
✔ High Purity Available – 99.5%+ purity for critical food applications
✔ Excellent Solubility – High water solubility for easy incorporation
✔ Stable Storage – Long shelf life with proper storage conditions
✔ Food Safety Certified – Full compliance with food safety regulations
✔ Versatile Applications – Suitable for food, agriculture, and industry
✔ Cost Effective – Economical alternative to other leavening agents
✔ Traditional Ingredient – Centuries of proven safe use in baking
✔ Technical Support – Complete application guidance and optimization services
✔ Quality Assurance – Consistent purity and performance across production batches
✔ Global Availability – Reliable supply chains and worldwide distribution

Our Ammonium Bicarbonate products represent industry-leading standards in food grade chemicals and agricultural fertilizer technology, specifically manufactured for demanding food processing applications, agricultural fertilizer systems, chemical synthesis operations, and industrial processing projects requiring exceptional leavening characteristics, nitrogen content, and comprehensive performance optimization. We provide complete technical support, application guidance, and performance consultation to ensure optimal results across your specialized food processing, agricultural fertilizer, chemical manufacturing, or industrial processing applications.

For detailed specifications, technical data sheets, or application-specific recommendations, contact our specialized ammonium compounds division. We offer complete support including product selection, process design, application optimization, regulatory guidance, performance monitoring, and technical assistance to maximize effectiveness in your food processing, agricultural fertilizer, chemical manufacturing, or industrial processing applications.

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