Ammonium Bisulphite

Ammonium bisulfite is colorless crystals which are soluble in water. It is noncombustible. It is corrosive to aluminum. It is a strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes. It is toxic by skin absorption. Ammonium bisulfite is a solution of yellow crystals. It is a strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes. It is toxic by skin absorption. It may be corrosive to metals. It also has uses as an oxygen scavenger in the oil and gas industry and various applications in the food industry including sugar beet processing and the caramel coloring process

Characteristics

Molar Weight99.11 g/mol
Boiling Point106.1°C to 112.2°C
Density1.35 g/cc
FormsLiquid

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Photographic supplies
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Water treatment
  • Oil and Gas
  • Bleaching agent

Industries

  • Cleaning
  • Water Treatment
  • Mining
  • Oil & Gas

Synonyms: AMMONIUM BISULFITE, Ammonium hydrogen sulfite, UNII-8MW949D9GE, 8MW949D9GE, Ammonium monosulfite, Monoammonium sulfite, Ammonium hydrosulfite, ammonium hydrogensulfite, Ammonium hydrogensulphite, Ammonium sulfite, hydrogen, Ammonium bisulfite solution

Chemical Formula: NH4HSO3

CAS Number: 10192-30-0