(under subclass 352) Processes in which the product is made from a compound containing the ammonium (NH4[supscrpt]+[end supscrpt]) radical.
(1) Note. The processes usually involve contact of the compound with steam.
(2) Note. The nitrogen in inorganic salts such as NH4Cl and (NH4[end subscrpt])2SO4[end subscrpt] is often referred to as "fixed nitrogen" in these patents.