Sulfuric Acid and Ammonia (Ammonium Sulfate)

H2SO4 + 2NH3 → (NH4)2SO4

概要

Sulfuric acid reacts with ammonia to form ammonium sulfate, a major nitrogen-sulfur fertilizer containing 21% nitrogen and 24% sulfur. The reaction is strongly exothermic and proceeds readily. Ammonium sulfate was historically a major byproduct of coke oven operations.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Sulfuric Acid H₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
反応物 Ammonia NH₃ 2 (g)

日常の例

Ammonium sulfate is a popular lawn fertilizer that also slightly lowers soil pH, beneficial for acid-loving plants like blueberries and azaleas.

産業上の重要性

硫酸アンモニウムの生産量は年間2,000万トンを超える。肥料、難燃処理、塩析によるタンパク質精製に使用される。

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Sulfuric Acid and Ammonia (Ammonium Sulfate)?
The balanced equation is: H₂SO₄ + 2NH₃ → (NH₄)₂SO₄.
What type of reaction is Sulfuric Acid and Ammonia (Ammonium Sulfate)?
Sulfuric Acid and Ammonia (Ammonium Sulfate) is a acid-base reaction.
Is Sulfuric Acid and Ammonia (Ammonium Sulfate) exothermic or endothermic?
Sulfuric Acid and Ammonia (Ammonium Sulfate) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -274.0 kJ/mol.