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Ammonium Chloride in Kenya | Sanvil Industries Ltd

Ammonium Chloride is a versatile inorganic salt widely used in fertilizer production, metal processing, galvanizing, soldering, dry-cell batteries, pharmaceuticals, textiles, laboratory applications, and industrial chemical manufacturing. At Sanvil Industries Ltd, we supply high-quality Ammonium Chloride across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania at competitive wholesale and bulk prices, ensuring consistent quality, reliable performance, and dependable availability for manufacturers and commercial customers.

Product Description – Ammonium Chloride

Ammonium Chloride, with the chemical formula NH₄Cl, is a white crystalline inorganic salt that is readily soluble in water. It is valued for its nitrogen content, chemical reactivity, fluxing properties, and versatility across agricultural and industrial applications.

Manufacturers commonly use the compound in fertilizers, metal treatment, galvanizing, soldering fluxes, dry-cell batteries, textiles, and specialty chemical formulations. Suitable grades are also used in pharmaceutical, laboratory, and selected food-processing applications.

At Sanvil Industries Ltd, we supply Ammonium Chloride for different commercial and industrial requirements. Customers can request the appropriate grade and specification for their intended application, supported by competitive pricing, dependable availability, and efficient delivery throughout East Africa.

Applications of Ammonium Chloride

1. Fertilizer Manufacturing

Agricultural industries use suitable grades as a nitrogen source in fertilizer formulations, particularly for crops and soils where chloride-containing fertilizers are appropriate.

2. Galvanizing

Metal processors use Ammonium Chloride in flux formulations that help prepare metal surfaces before hot-dip galvanizing.

3. Soldering and Metalwork

The compound is used in selected soldering fluxes to help clean metal surfaces and improve soldering performance.

4. Dry-Cell Battery Manufacturing

Battery manufacturers use NH₄Cl as an electrolyte component in certain zinc-carbon dry-cell batteries.

5. Metal Surface Treatment

Metal-processing industries use the compound in selected cleaning, tinning, and surface-preparation processes.

6. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical manufacturers use appropriate pharmaceutical-grade Ammonium Chloride in selected medicinal formulations and production processes.

7. Textile Processing

Textile manufacturers use Ammonium Chloride in selected dyeing, printing, and finishing operations.

8. Laboratory Applications

Laboratories use reagent-grade material in chemical analysis, buffer preparation, research, and experimental procedures.

9. Chemical Manufacturing

Chemical manufacturers use the compound as a raw material and processing ingredient in specialty formulations.

10. Food Processing

Food manufacturers use food-grade Ammonium Chloride in certain permitted food applications. Before use, always confirm that the selected grade meets the required food-grade specifications and applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Features & Benefits of Ammonium Chloride

1. Good Water Solubility

Dissolves readily in water, making it convenient for numerous industrial formulations and processes.

2. Effective Fluxing Properties

Helps remove oxide layers and prepare suitable metal surfaces during soldering and galvanizing processes.

3. Useful Nitrogen Source

Agricultural-grade material provides nitrogen for appropriate fertilizer applications.

4. Reliable Electrolyte Properties

Suitable for use as an electrolyte component in certain battery manufacturing processes.

5. Multiple Grades Available

Different specifications can support agricultural, industrial, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and other specialized requirements.

6. Wide Industrial Applications

Suitable for fertilizer, metal processing, batteries, textiles, laboratories, and chemical manufacturing.

7. Consistent Product Quality

Controlled specifications support dependable manufacturing and processing performance.

8. Competitive Pricing & Reliable Supply

Sanvil Industries Ltd provides competitive wholesale and bulk pricing with dependable supply throughout East Africa.

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Exact purity, moisture, pH, heavy metals, particle size, and other specifications vary by grade and manufacturer. Request the current COA for batch-specific information.

Why Choose Sanvil Industries Ltd

• Trusted supplier of industrial and agricultural chemicals.
• Different grades available depending on application requirements.
• Competitive wholesale and bulk pricing.
• Reliable supply for manufacturers, distributors, and commercial users.
• COA and SDS/MSDS available upon request.
• Fast delivery across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
• Support when selecting the appropriate grade and specification.
• Prompt quotations for commercial and bulk requirements.

FAQs

Q1. What is Ammonium Chloride mainly used for?

A: Industries use Ammonium Chloride in fertilizer production, galvanizing, soldering, metal processing, dry-cell battery manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, textile processing, laboratory work, and chemical manufacturing.

Q2. What is the chemical formula of Ammonium Chloride?

A: Its chemical formula is NH₄Cl.

Q3. Can NH₄Cl be used in fertilizer production?

A: Yes. Agricultural-grade material can provide nitrogen in suitable fertilizer formulations, although crop and soil chloride sensitivity should be considered.

Q4. Why is NH₄Cl used in galvanizing?

A: It is commonly incorporated into flux systems that help clean and prepare metal surfaces before galvanizing.

Q5. Is NH₄Cl used in battery manufacturing?

A: Yes. It can serve as an electrolyte component in certain zinc-carbon dry-cell batteries.

Q6. Is Ammonium Chloride soluble in water?

A: Yes. It dissolves readily in water, supporting its use in many manufacturing and laboratory processes.

Q7. Can it be used in pharmaceutical manufacturing?

A: Yes. Pharmaceutical manufacturers use appropriate pharmaceutical-grade Ammonium Chloride in selected formulations. Before use, always confirm that the material meets the required pharmaceutical grade and specification.

Q8. How should Ammonium Chloride be stored?

A: Store it in tightly sealed packaging in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area protected from moisture and incompatible materials.

Q9. Are COA and SDS/MSDS available?

A: Yes. Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets are available upon request for applicable product batches.

Q10. Which countries does Sanvil Industries Ltd supply?

A: We supply Ammonium Chloride throughout Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and other East African markets.

Contact Us

For quotations or bulk orders in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, contact Sanvil Industries Ltd for competitive prices and fast delivery.

Sanvil Industries Ltd
Location: Industrial Area, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 722343016
Email: sanvilindustries@gmail.com