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
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 132.134 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 235-280°C
- Density
- 1.77 g/cc
- Forms
- Crystals, White, Granules
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Dyes
- Hair care
- Laboratory chemicals
- Fabric, textile and leather products
- Oxidising agent
- Flame retardant
- Glass
- Textile handling
- Pharmaceuticals
- Floor coverings