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Melamine
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Melamine C 3 H 6 N 6
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Properties IUPAC name Molecular formula 1,3,5Triazine-2,4,6-triamine C 3 H 6 N 6 Molar mass126.12 g/mol AppearanceWhite solid Density1574 kg/m 3 Melting point345 °C, 618 K, 653 °F decomposition Boiling pointSublimes SolubilitySolubility in water 3.240 g/l (20 °C)
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Melamine is an organic base and a trimer of cyanamide, with a 1,3,5-triazine skeleton. Like cyanamide, it contains 66% nitrogen by mass and, if mixed with resins, has fire retardant properties due to its release of nitrogen gas when burned or charred, and has several other industrial uses.
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Melamine combines with cyanuric acid and related compounds to form melamine cyanurate and related crystal structures, which have been implicated as contaminants or biomarkers in Chinese protein adulterations.
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Uses and Applications Melamine is combined with formaldehyde to produce melamine resin, a very durable thermosetting plastic used in Formica, and melamine foam, a polymeric cleaning product. The end products include countertops, dry erase boards, fabrics, glues, housewares, dinnerware, cooking spoons, guitar saddles, guitar nuts, and flame retardants.
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Melamine also enters the fabrication of melamine poly-sulfonate used as superplasticizer for making high-resistance concrete. Sulfonated melamine formaldehyde (SMF) is a polymer used as cement admixture to reduce the water content in concrete while increasing the fluidity and the workability of the mix during its handling and pouring
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Advantage nitrogen-rich compound high nitrogen content (2/3). making high-resistance concrete. It results in concrete with a lower porosity and a higher mechanical strength exhibiting an improved resistance to aggressive environments and a longer life-time.
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Limitation Melamine is much more expensive Synthesis Crystallization and washing of melamine generates a considerable amount of waste water Melamine poisoning by tainted food Melamine use as non-protein nitrogen (NPN) for cattle was described in a 1958 patent. [ Melamine has been involved in several food recalls after the discovery of severe kidney damages of children and pets poisoned by melamine- adulterated food. [
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