Sulfuric Acid and Ammonia (Ammonium Sulfate)

H2SO4 + 2NH3 → (NH4)2SO4

개요

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.

참여 물질

역할 물질 계수 상태
반응물 Sulfuric Acid H₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
반응물 Ammonia NH₃ 2 (g)

일상 속 예시

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

산업적 중요성

황산암모늄 생산량은 연간 2,000만 톤을 초과합니다. 비료, 난연제 처리, 염석에 의한 단백질 정제에 사용됩니다.

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.