I have been attempting to produce a Cupric Ammonium compound for quite some time. Unfortunately, I do not have any ammonia, which is a big limiting
factor. I do, though, have ferric Ammonium Sulfate (Tetra-amine Iron form, not the double salt). One can easily generate Cupric Ammonium Sulfate by
mixing Copper sulfate and Ferric ammonium sulfate, which yields Cupric Ammonium Sulfate and Iron Sulfate. These two chemicals are hard to separate
from one-another. In puzzling over the problem, I produced Ferric Ammonium Acetate (Pure, water soluble). Upon being mixed with copper carbonate
(Insoluble), a yellow-green hard-to-explain colored insoluble chemical was formed, along with a soluble one. I presumed this insoluble chemical was
Cupric Ammonium Carbonate, and the one in solution was ferric acetate. After separating out the insoluble chemical, I reacted it with vinegar to form
what I thought was Cupric Ammonium Acetate. This chemical (In solution) was very dark, emerald green. Could someone help me figure out if my
assumptions are correct, or if you have Cupric Ammonium Sulfate, react it with baking soda, then vinegar to see if it forms an emerald green chemical?
Thanks!
Nathan |