Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- CAS No.
- 7783-20-2
- EC No.
- 231-984-1
- Technologies
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Uses
Ammonium sulfate is used to create agrochemical products, industrial and specialty chemicals and industrial and consumer products.
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Free Acidity | max. 0.05 | % | - |
| Friability | 100 | % | - |
| Specific activity of natural radionuclides | max. 740 | mg/kg | - |
| Total arsenic content | max. 2 | mg/kg | - |
| Total cadmium content | max. 0.5 | mg/kg | - |
| Total chrome content | max. 6 | mg/kg | - |
| Total cobalt content | max. 5 | mg/kg | - |
| Total copper content | max. 33 | mg/kg | - |
| Total insoluble impurities content | max. 0.02 | % | - |
| Total lead content | max. 32 | mg/kg | - |
| Total manganese content | max. 1500 | mg/kg | - |
| Total mercury content | max. 2.1 | mg/kg | - |
| Total nickel content | max. 4 | mg/kg | - |
| Total nitrogen content by mass (on dried basis) | min. 21 | % | - |
| Total water content | max. 0.3 | - | - |
| Total zinc content | max. 55 | mg/kg | - |
Safety & Health
- Safety Requirements
Ammonium sulfate is a non-combustible substance. When heated to 235°C, it can decompose, releasing ammonia and sulfur trioxide.
Packaging & Availability
- Transportation
Ammonium sulfate is transported in covered or open railway wagons or in polymer containers in open wagons.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
6 months from the date of manufacture.