Used as a nitrogen source in fertilizers to promote plant growth, especially in rice and wheat cultivation. Employed in dry cell batteries as an electrolyte to facilitate ion transfer. Utilized in the pharmaceutical industry as an expectorant in cough medicines and to treat metabolic alkalosis. Acts as a flux in soldering processes by cleaning metal surfaces and improving solder adhesion. Applied in the leather tanning industry to help remove hair from hides. Used in food as a dough conditioner and stabilizer, commonly found in baking powders and bread additives. Serves in oil and gas drilling operations to stabilize clay formations in wellbores.