Ammonium Sulphate
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Ammonium Sulphate
| Chemical Name | Ammonium Sulphate |
| Chemical Formula | (NH4)2SO4 |
| CAS# | 7783-20-2 |
| IUPAC ID | Ammonium tetraoxosulfate |
| EC Number | 231-984-1 |
| Appearance | Fine white hygroscopic granules or crystals |
| Flash point | Non-flammable |
| Odour | Odourless |
| Uses | The primary use of ammonium sulphate is as a fertilizer for alkaline soils. Used as slow releasing Nitrogenous fertilizer & rich source of Sulphur nutrient. Also used as a raw material for various chemicals, dyes and pharmaceuticals. |
Ammonium Sulphate (NH4)2SO4, is an inorganic salt with a number of commercial uses. The most common use is as a soil fertilizer. It contains 21% nitrogen and 24% sulphur. The primary use of ammonium sulphate is as a fertilizer for alkaline soils. In the soil the ammonium ion is released and forms a small amount of acid, lowering the pH balance of the soil, while contributing essential nitrogen for plant growth. It is also used as an agricultural spray adjuvant for water-soluble insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides.