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== Description == | == Description == | ||
White crystalline material that is a strong oxidizer. Ammonium persulfate is used as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=bleaching | White crystalline material that is a strong oxidizer. Ammonium persulfate is used as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=bleaching%20agent bleaching agent], for processing black and white photographs, and for etching printed circuit boards. | ||
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* | * 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 address 1 Comment: www.haz-map.com/alleric.htm | ||
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Revision as of 07:25, 24 July 2013
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.)
Other Properties
Soluble in water.
| Composition | (NH4)2S2O8 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7727-54-0 |
| Density | 1.98 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 228.20 |
Hazards and Safety
Noncombustible but may react with organic materials to cause a fire. Strong oxidizer. Inhalation and contact may cause burns and allergic reactions.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Authority
- 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 address 1 Comment: www.haz-map.com/alleric.htm