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SULFATE AMMONIUM [21 records]

Record 1 2012-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
AlH4NO8S2
formula, see observation
Al2(SO4)3(NH4)2SO4.24H2O
formula, see observation
AlNH4(SO4)2·12H2O
formula, see observation
NH4Al(SO4)2·12H2O
formula, see observation
Al2(SO4)3,(NH4)2SO4,24H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical product in the form of odorless, colorless crystals having a strong astringent taste which is soluble in water and glycerol, is insoluble in alcohol, is derived by crystallization from a mixture of ammonium and aluminum sulfate and is used as a mordant in dyeing, in water and sewage purification, in sizing paper, in retanning leather, as a clarifying agent, as a food additive, in baking powders, in the cereal industries, as a buffer and a neutralizing agent in milling, in the manufacture of lakes, pigments, vegetable glue and artificial gems, for fireproofing, and in the treatment of fur.

OBS

aluminium ammonium bis(sulfate)dodecahydrate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

The IUPAC recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum."

OBS

Chemical formula: AlH4NO8S2 or Al4(SO4)3(NH4)2SO4.24H2O or AlNH4(SO4)2·12H2O or NH4Al(SO4)2·12H2O or Al2(SO4)3,(NH4)2SO4,24H2O

Key term(s)
  • burnt ammonium alum
  • exsiccated ammonium alum

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
AlH4NO8S2
formula, see observation
Al2(SO4)3(NH4)2SO4.24H2O
formula, see observation
AlNH4(SO4)2·12H2O
formula, see observation
NH4Al(SO4)2·12H2O
formula, see observation
Al2(SO4)3,(NH4)2SO4,24H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux incolores, inodores, à saveur astringente, soluble dans l'eau et la glycérine, insoluble dans l'alcool, que l'on prépare en combinant des sulfates d'ammoniaque et d'aluminium, et que l'on utilise pour l'épuration des eaux, le mordançage des tissus, la tannerie, les laques, comme agent d'ignifugation, dans la fabrication des savonnettes et comme agent thérapeutique.

OBS

bis(sulfate) d'aluminium et d'ammonium dodécahydrate : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : AlH4NO8S2 ou Al4(SO4)3(NH4)2SO4.24H2O ou AlNH4(SO4)2·12H2O ou NH4Al(SO4)2·12H2O ou Al2(SO4)3,(NH4)2SO4,24H2O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
AlH4NO8S2
formula, see observation
Al2(SO4)3(NH4)2SO4.24H2O
formula, see observation
AlNH4(SO4)2·12H2O
formula, see observation
NH4Al(SO4)2·12H2O
formula, see observation
Al2(SO4)3,(NH4)2SO4,24H2O
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: AlH4NO8S2 o Al4(SO4)3(NH4)2SO4.24H2O o AlNH4(SO4)2·12H2O o NH4Al(SO4)2·12H2O o Al2(SO4)3,(NH4)2SO4,24H2O

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Record 2 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Medication
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
FeNH4(SO4)2
formula, see observation
FeH4NO8S2
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical product in the form of lilac to violet efflorescent crystals used in medicine, analytical chemistry and textile dyeing (as a mordant).

OBS

Chemical formula: FeNH4(SO4)2 or FeH4NO8S2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Chimie analytique
  • Médicaments
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
FeNH4(SO4)2
formula, see observation
FeH4NO8S2
formula, see observation
OBS

Formule chimique : FeNH4(SO4)2 ou FeH4NO8S2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Química analítica
  • Medicamentos
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
FeNH4(SO4)2
formula, see observation
FeH4NO8S2
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: FeNH4(SO4)2 o FeH4NO8S2

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Record 3 2011-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
H5NO4S
formula, see observation
NH4HSO4
formula, see observation
7783-20-2
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless, deliquescent powder, soluble in water, insoluble in acetone and alcohol, used as a catalyst in organic synthesis and in hair wave formulation.

OBS

ammonium hydrogensulfate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

ammonium hydrogen sulfate: incorrect form; part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, 31 December, 1987).

OBS

Chemical formula: H5NO4S or NH4HSO4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
H5NO4S
formula, see observation
NH4HSO4
formula, see observation
7783-20-2
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux blancs déliquescents, rhomboédriques, utilisé comme agent thérapeutique, dans l'industrie des textiles et de la verrerie.

OBS

hydrogénosulfate d'ammonium : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

sulfate acide d'ammonium : forme incorrecte; fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987).

OBS

Formule chimique : H5NO4S ou NH4HSO4

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
FeH8N2O8S2
formula, see observation
Fe(SO4)·(NH4)2SO4·6H2O
formula, see observation
FeSO4,(NH4)2,6H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of light-green crystals, soluble in water, that is used in analytical chemistry and in metallurgy.

OBS

Chemical formula: FeH8N2O8S2 or Fe(SO4)·(NH4)2SO4·6H2O or FeSO4,(NH4)2,6H2O

OBS

Fe(SO4)·(NH4)2SO4·6H2O is the formula for the aqueous solution.

Key term(s)
  • iron ammonium sulfate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
FeH8N2O8S2
formula, see observation
Fe(SO4)·(NH4)2SO4·6H2O
formula, see observation
FeSO4,(NH4)2,6H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux monocliniques bleu-vert, soluble dans l'eau, que l'on utilise en photographie et en chimie analytique.

OBS

Formule chimique : FeH8N2O8S2 ou Fe(SO4)·(NH4)2SO4·6H2O ou FeSO4,(NH4)2,6H2O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
FeH8N2O8S2
formula, see observation
Fe(SO4)·(NH4)2SO4·6H2O
formula, see observation
FeSO4,(NH4)2,6H2O
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: FeH8N2O8S2 o Fe(SO4)·(NH4)2SO4·6H2O o FeSO4,(NH4)2,6H2O

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Record 5 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CoH8N2O8S2
formula, see observation
CoSO4·(NH4)2SO4·6H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of ruby-red crystals, soluble in water, used in ceramics, cobalt plating, and as catalyst.

OBS

Chemical formula: CoH8N2O8S2 or CoSO4·(NH4)2SO4·6H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CoH8N2O8S2
formula, see observation
CoSO4·(NH4)2SO4·6H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux rouge rubis, soluble dans l'eau, utilisé entre autres dans le domaine de la céramique, pour le placage du cuivre et comme catalyseur.

OBS

Formule chimique : CoH8N2O8S2 ou CoSO4·(NH4)2SO4·6H2O

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
DEF

A chemical product in the form of white, odorless crystals or of a powder which is used in fire-proofing fabrics, in fertilizers, in refrigerants, as a buffer and as a preservative.

OBS

Ammonium sulfate [is] a colorless crystalline salt ... occurring in nature as mascagnite ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Fumure et amélioration du sol
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux blancs (ou de poudre blanche) inodore utilisé pour l'ignifugation des tissus, dans les fertilisants et les mélanges frigorifiques, et comme tampon et conservateur en boulangerie.

OBS

Préparé industriellement par synthèse, le sulfate neutre d'ammonium est le plus employé des engrais azotés.

OBS

sulfate d'ammonium : mascagnite (naturel).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Abono y mejoramiento del suelo
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Record 7 2011-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
(NH4)2Ni(SO4)2·6H2O
formula, see observation
7785-20-8
CAS number
OBS

See also anhydrous ammonium nickel sulfate (CAS number: 25749-08-0) and ammonium nickel sulfate (CAS number: 15699-18-0).

OBS

Chemical formula: (NH4)2Ni(SO4)2·6H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(NH4)2Ni(SO4)2·6H2O
formula, see observation
7785-20-8
CAS number
OBS

Voir aussi sulfate d'ammonium et de nickel anhydre (numéro CAS : 25749-08-0) et sulfate d'ammonium et de nickel (numéro CAS : 15699-18-0).

OBS

Formule chimique : (NH4)2Ni(SO4)2·6H2O

Spanish

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Record 8 2011-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
(NH4)2Ni(SO4)2
formula, see observation
15699-18-0
CAS number
OBS

See also anhydrous ammonium nickel sulfate (CAS number: 25749-08-0) and ammonium nickel sulfate hexahydrate (CAS number: 7785-20-8).

OBS

Chemical formula: (NH4)2Ni(SO4)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(NH4)2Ni(SO4)2
formula, see observation
15699-18-0
CAS number
OBS

Voir aussi sulfate d'ammonium et de nickel anhydre (numéro CAS : 25749-08-0) et sulfate d'ammonium et de nickel hexahydrate (numéro CAS : 7785-20-8).

OBS

Formule chimique : (NH4)2Ni(SO4)2

Spanish

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Record 9 2011-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
(NH4)2Ni(SO4)2
formula, see observation
25749-08-0
CAS number
OBS

See also ammonium nickel sulfate hexahydrate (CAS number: 7785-20-8) and ammonium nickel sulfate (CAS number: 15699-18-0).

OBS

Chemical formula: (NH4)2Ni(SO4)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(NH4)2Ni(SO4)2
formula, see observation
25749-08-0
CAS number
OBS

Voir aussi sulfate d'ammonium et de nickel hexahydrate (numéro CAS : 7785-20-8) et sulfate d'ammonium et de nickel (numéro CAS : 15699-18-0).

OBS

Formule chimique : (NH4)2Ni(SO4)2

Spanish

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Record 10 2011-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Leather Industry
  • Ceramics (Industries)
  • Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
Universal entry(ies)
CrNH4(SO4)2·12H2O
formula, see observation
CrH4NO8S2
formula, see observation
Cr2(SO4)3,(NH4)2 SO4, 24H2O
formula, see observation
OBS

Properties: Green powder or deep violet crystals ... The aqueous solution is violet when cold, green when hot. ... Use: Mordant, tanning.

OBS

Chemical formula: CrNH4(SO4)2·12H2O or CrH4NO8S2 or Cr2(SO4)3,(NH4)2 SO4, 24H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Industrie du cuir
  • Céramique (Industries)
  • Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CrNH4(SO4)2·12H2O
formula, see observation
CrH4NO8S2
formula, see observation
Cr2(SO4)3,(NH4)2 SO4, 24H2O
formula, see observation
OBS

Cristaux bleu violet [...], soluble dans l'eau, les acides dilués, l'alcool. Utilisation : Tannerie, encres, céramique.

OBS

Formule chimique : CrNH4(SO4)2·12H2O ou CrH4NO8S2 ou Cr2(SO4)3,(NH4)2 SO4, 24H2O

Key term(s)
  • sulfate double d’ammonium et de chrome
  • alun de chrome et d’ammonium

Spanish

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Record 11 2011-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CeH4NO8S2
formula, see observation
OBS

Tetrahydrate, monoclinic crystals. Soluble in water.

OBS

Chemical formula: CeH4NO8S2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CeH4NO8S2
formula, see observation
OBS

Formule chimique : CeH4NO8S2

Spanish

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Record 12 2009-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

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Record 13 2009-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

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Record 14 2004-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
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Record 15 2001-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
DEF

A double salt of approximately 60% ammonium sulfate, ... 40% ammonium nitrate [and] 26% nitrogen content [which appears in the form of] white to light grey granules [and which is] soluble in water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

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Record 16 2001-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
OBS

The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

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Record 17 2001-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

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Record 18 2001-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Key term(s)
  • ammonium phosphate sulphate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Key term(s)
  • phospho sulfate d’ammonium

Spanish

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Record 19 2000-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

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Record 20 1993-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

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Record 21 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
OBS

ou alun d'ammoniaque E.U. 6

Spanish

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