What is Ammonium sulfate?
'''Ammonium sulfate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is (NH<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>. It contains [[ammonium]] and [[sulfate]] [[ion]]s. It is slightly [[acid]]ic because [[ammonia]] is a weak base. It is made by reacting ammonia with [[sulfuric acid]]. It breaks down when heated. It is used in [[fertilizer]]s to provide both sulfur and nitrogen to plants. The ammoniacal nitrogen of ammonium sulfate does not leach out easily. Ammonium sulfate is an acid forming fertilizer, and hence used in neutral or alkaline soils. It rarely occurs in the ground.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ammonium sulfate 7783-20-2 wiki|url=https://www.guidechem.com/encyclopedia/ammonium-sulfate-dic15561.html|website=Guidechem}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} == Related pages == *[[Sodium sulfate]] *[[Sulfite]] *[[Potassium sulfate]] {{-}} {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Sulfur compounds]] [[Category:Nitrogen compounds]]