Ammonium Sulfate is a widely used inorganic salt with a high nitrogen content, making it a popular choice for fertilizers. It is a white crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water.
- Agriculture: Widely used as a fertilizer to provide nitrogen and sulfur to plants.
- Water Treatment: Used to remove impurities and clarify water.
- Industrial Applications: Used in the production of ammonium salts, in flame retardants, and in chemical processes.
- Food Industry: Occasionally used as a food additive (E517) in food processing.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
White crystalline solid |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Molecular Formula |
(NH4)2SO4 |
| Molecular Weight |
132.14 g/mol |
| Melting Point |
235 °C (decomposes) |
| Density |
1.77 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water
|
| pH (1% solution) |
5.5 - 7.0 |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions, sensitive to moisture |