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