ammonium sulfate

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Scope note
Ammonium salt made from a reaction of sulfuric acid and ammonia. It is primarily produced by the destructive distillation of coal. Ammonium sulfate is a commercially important chemical used as a fertilizer, food additive, and tanning agent.
ammonium sulfate
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024