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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | White crystalline material that is a strong oxidizer. Ammonium persulfate is used as a [ | + | White crystalline material that is a strong oxidizer. Ammonium persulfate is used as a [[bleaching%20agent|bleaching agent]], for processing black and white photographs, and for etching printed circuit boards. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|ammonium persulfate.jpg~Chemical structure]]] | [[[SliderGallery rightalign|ammonium persulfate.jpg~Chemical structure]]] | ||
| + | == Risks == | ||
| − | == | + | * Noncombustible but may react with organic materials to cause a fire. |
| + | * Strong oxidizer. | ||
| + | * Inhalation and contact may cause burns and allergic reactions. | ||
| + | * Hill Brothers: [http://hillbrothers.com/pdf/downloads/msds/sds/n/ammonium-persulfate-sds.pdf SDS] | ||
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| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Soluble in water. | Soluble in water. | ||
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 1.98 | + | | 1.98 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
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* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 | ||
* Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979 | * Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979 | ||
| − | * Website | + | * Website: www.haz-map.com/alleric.htm |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:58, 26 April 2022
Description
White crystalline material that is a strong oxidizer. Ammonium persulfate is used as a Bleaching agent, for processing black and white photographs, and for etching printed circuit boards.
Synonyms and Related Terms
ammonium peroxydisulfate; ammonium persulphate (Br.)
Risks
- Noncombustible but may react with organic materials to cause a fire.
- Strong oxidizer.
- Inhalation and contact may cause burns and allergic reactions.
- Hill Brothers: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water.
| Composition | (NH4)2S2O8 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7727-54-0 |
| Density | 1.98 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 228.20 |
Resources and Citations
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- Website: www.haz-map.com/alleric.htm