Ammonium Sulfate

AMMONIUM SULPHATE

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Description

Technical Bulletin

Description ::

Formula

:  (NH₄)₂SO₄
MW :  132.14 g/mol
Melting Pt :  336…339 °C
Density :  1.78 g/cm³ (20 °C)
CAS Number :  7783-20-2
EINECS :  231-984-1
Solubility :  Highly soluble in water. It is insoluble in acetone, ether an ethanol.  It is also insoluble in liquid ammonia.

Application ::

In biochemistry it is used for purification of proteins via ammonium sulfate precipitation method. Ammonium sulfate is used in agriculture as fertilizer. It is a slow releasing nitrogenous fertilizer and a rich source of sulphur nutrient. It is employed as a dough conditioner in bread products. It finds use as raw materials for various chemical products such as dyes and pharmacetical products. It is a component of flame-proofing agents and fire extinguisher powder.

Specification ::

 

Appearance (Colour)             : White
Appearance (Form) : Crystalline compound
Solubility (Turbidity) : 50% aq. solution Clear
Solubility (Colour) : 50% aq. solution Colourless
Assay  : min. 98.5%
pH (5% aq. solution) :  5.0 – 6.0
Loss on drying  : max. 0.2%
Sulphated Ash  : max. 0.01%
Iron (Fe) : max. 0.0001%
Chloride (CI)  : max. 0.0005%
Nitrate (NO3)  : max. 0.001%
Arsenic (As)  : max. 0.00002%

GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements


Hazard Statements: H303

May be harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statements: P270-P301+P312-P403-P501c

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Store in a well-ventilated place. Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Label

LABEL PROPERTY

Formula
: (NH₄)₂SO₄
MW : 132.14 g permol
Melting Pt : 336…339 °C
Density : 1.78 g/cm³ (20 °C)
CAS Number : 7783-20-2
EINECS : 231-984-1
Solubility : Highly soluble in water. It is insoluble in acetone, ether, and ethanol. It is also insoluble in liquid ammonia.

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