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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
Colorless crystals used as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=reducing agent reducing agent] in the photographic processing. Hydroxylamine sulfate is also used for chemical synthesis, for rustproofing, and to dehair hides.
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Colorless crystals used as a [[reducing agent]] in the photographic processing. Hydroxylamine sulfate is also used for chemical synthesis, for rustproofing, and to dehair hides.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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HS; hydroxylammonium sulfate; oxammonium sulfate
 
HS; hydroxylammonium sulfate; oxammonium sulfate
  
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|hydroxylamine sulfate.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
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== Risks ==
  
== Other Properties ==
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* Skin contact is irritating and corrosive.
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* Hygroscopic. 
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* May cause methemoglobinemia. 
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* Inhalation and ingestion cause illness and possible death. Suspected teratogen. 
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* Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/00777.htm MSDS]
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
 
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
 
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
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! scope="row"| Melting Point
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| 177 C (dec)
 
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! scope="row"| Density
 
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| 1.9 g/ml
 
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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==Resources and Citations==
 
 
Skin contact is irritating and corrosive. Hygroscopic.  May cause methemoglobinemia.  Inhalation and ingestion cause illness and possible death. Suspected teratogen. 
 
 
 
Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/00777.htm MSDS]
 
 
 
== Authority ==
 
  
* Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
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* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  
 
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983  Comment: entry 4874
 
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983  Comment: entry 4874
  
* Michael McCann, Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
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* Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 14:37, 14 September 2022

Description

Colorless crystals used as a Reducing agent in the photographic processing. Hydroxylamine sulfate is also used for chemical synthesis, for rustproofing, and to dehair hides.

Synonyms and Related Terms

HS; hydroxylammonium sulfate; oxammonium sulfate

Risks

  • Skin contact is irritating and corrosive.
  • Hygroscopic.
  • May cause methemoglobinemia.
  • Inhalation and ingestion cause illness and possible death. Suspected teratogen.
  • Fisher Scientific: MSDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol.

Composition (NH2OH)2-H2SO4
CAS 10039-54-0
Melting Point 177 C (dec)
Density 1.9 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 164.14

Resources and Citations

  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 4874
  • Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979