Description
Technical Bulletin
Description ::
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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.
