Cat Number: PIE-0194

Ammonium Sulfate

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CAS Number

7783-20-2

Synonyms

AMMONIUM SULFATE
Ammonium sulphate
Diammonium sulfate
Mascagnite

Description

Ammonium sulfate is an inorganic sulfate salt obtained by reaction of sulfuric acid with two equivalents of ammonia. A high-melting (decomposes above 280℃) white solid which is very soluble in water (70.6 g/100 g water at 0℃; 103.8 g/100 g water at 100℃), it is widely used as a fertilizer for alkaline soils. It has a role as a fertilizer. It is an ammonium salt and an inorganic sulfate salt.

Molecular Weight

132.14

Molecular Formula

(NH4)2SO4

EINECS

231-984-1

SMILES

[NH4+].[NH4+].[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-]

Appearance

White or brown orthorhombic Crystals

Density, g/cm3

1.78 at 59 °F