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ammonium acetate

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noun

Chemistry.
  1. a white, crystalline, deliquescent, water-soluble solid, NH 4 (C 2 H 3 O2 ), used chiefly in the manufacture of dyes and meat preservatives.


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Lead sulphate may be dissolved by boiling with ammonium acetate.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

C. It is usually prepared by distilling ammonium acetate.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

The precipitation of lead from acid solutions with sulphuric acid, and the solubility of the precipitate in ammonium acetate, distinguishes it from all other metals.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

The insoluble matter is treated with a hot solution of alkaline ammonium acetate, which dissolves the lead sulphate, the other materials being separated by filtration.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various

In this case, the precipitate is dissolved in as little as possible hydrochloric acid and boiled with ammonium acetate, acetic acid and ferric chloride.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various

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