Ammonium Hydroxide
Product Code : SCL-LC-12296
Ammonium Hydroxide (SKU SCL-LC-12296), also sold as ammonia solution or aqueous ammonia, is a weak alkali reagent for supervised chemistry work: salt analysis, ammonium-ion and metal-ion tests, pH adjustment and lessons on weak bases. It suits colleges and school laboratories where trained staff control dispensing and ventilation. Bottles of this solution are quoted and sent from Ambala, India, by Science Lab Supplies to schools, colleges, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
Each fact about this ammonia solution is set out in the table that follows. In outline, the reagent is commonly written NH4OH although it is really ammonia dissolved in water; it is corrosive and volatile, vapour pressure can build in a warm bottle, and the percentage strength is confirmed on the label and quotation.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-LC-12296 |
| Other names | Ammonia solution, aqueous ammonia |
| Formula (as commonly written) | NH4OH |
| Nature | Aqueous solution of ammonia |
| Chemical type | Weak alkali reagent |
| Hazard | Corrosive, irritant; ammonia vapour evolves from the solution |
| Handling | Ventilation, PPE, eye protection and trained supervision |
| Storage | Tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated store with compatible secondary containment |
| Container care | Do not fill transfer bottles completely; open slowly, as vapour pressure may build up |
| Keep apart from | Acids, strong oxidisers, heavy metal salts and food items |
| Documents | Safety Data Sheet, batch label, shelf-life detail and transport documents |
| Concentration, grade, bottle type, pack size | Confirmed on the label and quotation |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for Ammonium Hydroxide
In qualitative analysis, ammonium hydroxide is added with ammonium chloride to precipitate metal hydroxides in Test Tubes and separate cations into groups. It is also the standard example of a weak base in pH lessons, and dilute solutions can adjust pH in prepared reagents under a written procedure.
- Class 11–12 chemistry: group reagent in systematic salt analysis for cations.
- Class 10 science: weak and strong bases and their pH.
- B.Sc. inorganic chemistry: semi-micro qualitative analysis of mixtures.
- Laboratory safety training: ventilation and handling volatile corrosive liquids while wearing Protective Gloves against Acids, Bases and Solvents.
Standard Scope of Supply
One container of ammonium hydroxide is supplied in the pack size quoted, labelled with batch, concentration and hazard details and sent with the Safety Data Sheet and transport documents. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
You may request one bottle or enough for a full year of salt-analysis classes; the quotation then gives the packing, delivery time and price for that quantity. Ammonium salts and other reagents from our laboratory chemicals range can be added to the same request.
As a registered exporter with an Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies can ship to buyers in Egypt, Iraq, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Ethiopia. Science Lab Supplies is registered for GST (GSTIN 06ADEPJ0574F2ZU). Mention the strength and bottle count you want in a note on the contact page, or queue the solution with your analysis reagents in the enquiry cart; tendering bodies can follow the lab tender page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ammonium hydroxide hazardous?
Yes. It is corrosive and irritating, and ammonia vapour escapes from the solution. Use it in a fume hood or well-ventilated room with gloves and eye or face protection, keep it away from acids, and never issue it for unsupervised student use.
What concentration is supplied?
The percentage strength, grade and bottle size of the batch offered are stated on the label and confirmed in the quotation before you order, so you can match them to your written procedure.
Who supplies the Ammonium Hydroxide?
This ammonia solution comes through Science Lab Supplies, an Ambala-based firm in India; its quotation names the concentration, grade and container size, and other salt-analysis reagents can be listed alongside.
How should the bottle be stored?
Keep it tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated chemical store with secondary containment, apart from acids, strong oxidisers and heavy metal salts. Open it slowly, because vapour pressure can build up inside.
Related Salt Analysis Reagents and Test Items
Salt analysis relies on reagents used together: ammonium salts that work alongside ammonia solution, metal salts that produce the ions students learn to identify, a paper that shows alkalinity, and eye protection for the bench. All of the items below can share one quotation.
- Ammonium Chloride — NH4Cl for ammonium-ion tests, sublimation and buffer work.
- Ammonium Molybdate — molybdate salt, anhydrous or heptamolybdate tetrahydrate form shown on the label.
- Ferric Chloride Lab Reagent — FeCl3, iron(III) chloride, CAS 7705-08-0.
- Copper Sulphate Blue Crystal — CuSO4·5H2O blue pentahydrate for copper-ion tests.
- Zinc Acetate — Zn(CH3COO)2 zinc salt for zinc-ion and acetate tests.
- Red Litmus Paper — turns blue in bases and stays red in acids.
- Safety Goggles, Polycarbonate, 12 pcs — impact-resistant goggles with side protection and adjustable arms.
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Last updated: 22 October 2026
