Chemical formula:

Physical Properties: 

Color: white

Form: white crystalline solid. M W 132.14 g/mol.

Solubility: In water; extremely soluble.

Increases in solution at a given temperature with a rise in that temperature.

Melting Point: About 280°C (536 °F). Decomposed and did not melt on that point. 

Density: Close to 1.77g/c m3. PH.

Chemical properties

Acid-Base Reactions:

Ammonium sulfate is a weak acid. It decomposes into ammonium ions and sulfate ions when dissolved.

Decomposition

On heating, ammonium sulfate decomposes to ammonia, sulfur dioxide, and water

Reactions with Bases

It forms ammonia gas with strong bases.

Complexes

Formation of Ammonium sulphate with metal ions form complexes which show increased solubility and stability in solution

Reaction with Carbonates

It reacts with carbonates and gives ammonia with salts.

Application

Fertilizer:

In agriculture, it is used to provide essential nitrogen and sulfur to crops for a healthy yield.

Biochemical Processes:

Protein precipitation and purification technique, which is often in the form of ammonium sulfate precipitation, to purify proteins.

Food Industry:

Used as a food additive to enhance the functionality of yeast in baking.

Laboratory Reagent:

It is used in chemical analysis and reactions because it is highly soluble and reactive.

Water Treatment:

Impurities are removed from water and facilitates coagulation in water treatment processes.

Conclusion

Ammonium sulfate is an extremely versatile compound with considerable agricultural, biochemical, and industrial applications. Its role as a source of nitrogen and sulfur in fertilizers makes it crucial; application in protein purification underlines its role in biochemical research. Ammonium sulfate remains a critical reagent in most fields; hence its importance in enhancing productivity and efficiency in agriculture and scientific processes.

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