Nitrogen Fertilizer

Item

Standard

Test result

Nitrogen % ≥

20.5

21

Sulfur % ≥

23

23.6

Moisture % ≤

1.5

1

Free acidity (H2SO4) % ≤

0.2

0.1

Appearance

White/off white, color not stable

Formulae

(NH4)2SO4

Molecular weight

132.14

CAS

7783-20-2

Properties

White or off-white fine crystalline powder. Easily soluble in water. Aqueous solution appears acid. Insoluble in alcohol, acetone and ammonia. Easily deliquescent and volatilized in the air. Slight odor of ammonia.

Uses

Use to soil land directly

Mixed with other granulars as BB or NPK fertilizer

Storage

As with most solid fertilizers, Ammonium Sulphate can be stored over a season as long as it is kept in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.