Ammonium Sulphate

Its primarily used as a fertiliser for alkaline soils as it helps lower the pH balance of the soil, while contributing essential nitrogen for plant growth. As a food additive it is used as an acidity regulator in flours and breads. In medicines is a widely used reagent in molecular biology and for the purification of antibodies.

Synonyms

Actamaster, Ammoniumsulfat (2:1), Diammonium sulfate, Mascagnite, Sulfuric acid diammonium salt, Ammonium Sulfate, Ammonium Sulphate, AMS, AS, Diammonium Sulfate, Diammonium Sulphate, Sulfuric Acid, Diammonium Salt, Sulphate of Ammonia

Chemical Formula

(NH4)2SO4

CAS Number

7783-20-2