Question

What is the salt (NH4)2CO3, and how was it used?

Answer 1

Ammonium carbonate (NH4)2CO3,

AMMONIUM CARBONATE is a colorless crystalline solid or a white powder with a strong odor of ammonia. Noncombustible. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Used to make other ammonium compounds, in pharmaceuticals, in food processing.