Ammonium Bisulphite
Ammonium bisulfite is colorless crystals which are soluble in water. It is noncombustible. It is corrosive to aluminum. It is a strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes. It is toxic by skin absorption. Ammonium bisulfite is a solution of yellow crystals. It is a strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes. It is toxic by skin absorption. It may be corrosive to metals. It also has uses as an oxygen scavenger in the oil and gas industry and various applications in the food industry including sugar beet processing and the caramel coloring process
- Synonyms
- AMMONIUM BISULFITE, Ammonium hydrogen sulfite, UNII-8MW949D9GE, 8MW949D9GE, Ammonium monosulfite, Monoammonium sulfite, Ammonium hydrosulfite, ammonium hydrogensulfite, Ammonium hydrogensulphite, Ammonium sulfite, hydrogen, Ammonium bisulfite solution
- Chemical Formula
- NH4HSO3
- CAS Number
- 10192-30-0
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 99.11 g/mol
- Boiling Point
- 106.1°C to 112.2°C
- Density
- 1.35 g/cc
- Forms
- Liquid
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Photographic supplies
- Wastewater treatment
- Water treatment
- Oil and Gas
- Bleaching agent