Category: Water Treatment Industry
Ammonium Sulfate
An inorganic compound used in water treatment as a chlorination aid, in agriculture as a nitrogen-based fertilizer, and in pharmaceuticals as a precipitating agent for the purification of proteins.
Overview
Ammonium Sulfate is an inorganic salt with the chemical formula (𝑁𝐻4)2𝑆𝑂4. It is commonly used as a fertilizer due to its high nitrogen content and its ability to lower the pH of alkaline soils.
In the water treatment industry, Ammonium Sulfate is used to aid in chlorination by stabilizing the chlorine used for disinfecting drinking water, reducing the formation of harmful disinfection byproducts. It also serves as a nutrient source for bacteria in wastewater treatment, promoting the biological breakdown of organic materials.
| CAS Number | 7783-20-2 |
| Chemical Formula | (𝑁𝐻4)2𝑆𝑂4 |
| Concentrations | Nutrient for wastewater treatment: 20-30 mg/L ;Chlorine stabilisation: 10-15 mg/L |
| Quantities |
Water Treatment
- Chlorination aid: To stabilize chlorine in the disinfection of drinking water
- Nutrient source: To provide essential nutrients for bacteria in wastewater treatment
Food and Beverages
- Food additive: Functions as a dough conditioner in baking
Agriculture
- Nitrogen-based fertilizer: To enhance plant growth and crop productivity.
- Soil acidifier: To lower soil pH, creating an optimal growing environment
Pharmaceuticals
- Precipitating agent: Utilized in the purification of proteins.
Textiles
- Dye fixative: Improves dye uptake and retention in fabrics.
Cosmetics
- pH stabiliser: To stabilise pH and improve product consistency.
- Thickening agent: Improves the viscosity of cosmetic formulations for consistency and texture enhancement
Other Applications:
- Chemical synthesis: Acts as a precursor in synthesising of various other chemicals.
- Fire retardant additive: Incorporated in fire retardants for wildfire suppression.
