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ammonium sulfate |
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ammonium sulfate, chemical compound, (NH4)2SO4, a colorless-to-gray, rhombohedral crystalline substance that occurs in nature as the mineral mascagnite. It is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol or liquid ammonia. It is prepared commercially by passing ammonia ammonia, chemical compound, NH3, colorless gas that is about one half as dense as air at ordinary temperatures and pressures. It has a characteristic pungent, penetrating odor. ..... Click the link for more information. , obtained from destructive distillation of coal, into sulfuric acid and is used as a fertilizer fertilizer, organic or inorganic material containing one or more of the nutrients—mainly nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, and other essential elements required for plant growth. ..... Click the link for more information. , in preparing other ammonium compounds, and for fireproofing. ammonium sulfate [ə′mōn·yəm ′səl‚fāt] (inorganic chemistry) (NH4)2SO4Colorless, rhombic crystals which melt at 140°C and are soluble in water. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The solution came in the
form of Class Act[R] and Alliance, corn-based water conditioners that
contain concentrated ammonium sulfate to alleviate sedimentation and
plugged nozzles. What's more, for every kilogram of
caprolactam manufactured, says chemist Robert Raja, also of the
University of Cambridge, 4 kg of ammonium sulfate are generated. To keep a lawn green, it is necessary to apply urea, ammonium
nitrate, or ammonium sulfate as a nitrogen source, together with a
high-iron product. |
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