Ammonium Sulfite CAS 10196-04-0 AAS

Product name: Ammonium Sulfite

English alias: Diammonium sulfite; Sulfurous acid, diammonium salt.

CAS: 10196-04-0

Molecular formula: H8N2O3S

Appearance: white crystal

Package: 25kg/bag

What is Ammonium Sulfite？

Ammonium Sulfite is an important inorganic salt that serves as a versatile reducing agent and sulfur source in various industrial applications. This compound exists in both solid form and aqueous solutions, offering excellent solubility in water. As a reducing agent, it finds widespread use in photographic development, water treatment, and food processing industries. The compound's ability to effectively remove oxygen and act as a preservative makes it particularly valuable in applications where oxidation control is critical. Its relatively mild reducing properties and ammonia content provide unique advantages in specific chemical processes.

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Application:

1.Photographic Industry:

Developing agent in photographic solutions

Preservative for developer compositions

Silver recovery from photographic wastes

2.Water Treatment:

Oxygen scavenger in boiler water treatment

Dechlorination agent for municipal water systems

Corrosion inhibitor in cooling water systems

3.Food Industry:

Preservative for food products (where approved)

Antioxidant in food processing

Bleaching agent for food materials

4.Textile Industry:

Reducing agent in dyeing processes

Bleaching assistant for textile materials

Desizing agent for fabric processing

5.Chemical Synthesis:

Reducing agent in organic synthesis

Sulfur source for chemical production

Intermediate for other ammonium compounds

6.Pulp and Paper:

Pulp bleaching agent

Deinking agent for paper recycling

7.Other Applications:

Gas purification agent

Electroplating additive

Laboratory reagent

Safety profile:

Ammonium Sulfite may decompose to release sulfur dioxide and ammonia gases, especially when heated or in contact with acids. May cause eye and skin irritation. Inhalation of dust or decomposition products should be avoided. Use appropriate personal protective equipment including gloves, safety glasses, and proper ventilation. The solution is alkaline and may cause corrosion.

Storage requirements:

keep the product dry

relative humidity < 50%

protect product against influences of weather and contamination

Transport & Packaging:

Ammonium Sulfite for technical applications is solely supplied in packaging of different sizes . It can be packaged in various items: 25 kg bags, 1000 kg bags.