Ammonium Sulfate

Ammonium Persulfate
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Description

Ammonium Sulfate is an inorganic salt. It is a very useful compound which is made by treating ammonia with sulfuric acid. Its chemical formula is (NH4)2SO4. Chemical Appearance Ammonium Sulfate has the appearance of fine white granules or crystals. It is hygroscopic in nature. Chemical Applications and Strengths Ammonium Sulfate is an extremely efficient chemical compound and therefore, has many commercial applications. Its main applications and strengths are: Ammonium Sulfate is most popularly used in fertilisers for alkaline soils. It helps lower the pH balance of soil and adds much needed nitrogen for plant growth. It is used as an agricultural spray for water soluble insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. In these it binds calcium and iron cations. It is used in a protein purification method by precipitation. It is used in a method called salting out for the purification of compounds.

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Product characteristics

CAS Number
7783-20-0
HS Code
3102210000

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9586 Fürnitz - Austria

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