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Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ammonium arsenate is the inorganic compound with the formula (NH4)3AsO4. It is prepared by treating a concentrated solution of arsenic acid with ammonia, resulting in precipitation of colorless crystals of the trihydrate.[1] Upon heating, it releases ammonia.
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Ammonium orthoarsenate | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.029.152 |
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(NH4)3AsO4 . 3 H2O | |
Molar mass | 247.1 (trihydrate) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Like other compounds of arsenic, it is classified as an IARC Group 1 carcinogen, i.e. carcinogenic to humans.[2]
Acid salts are also known, including diammonium arsenate and ammonium dihydrogen arsenate.
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