AMMONIUM SULFATE - Liquid Ammonium Sulfate (LAS) is a stable, non-toxic, non-irritating liquid. It is sold as a 38-40% aqueous solution of ammonium sulfate, based on a NH3 content of approximately 10% with a range of 9.8-10.3%. Density of the solution is 10.1-10.3 lbs/gal and a resulting pH of 3.0-5.0. The formula for dry ammonium sulfate is
(NH4)2SO4.
HDPE is the most economical tank material for Ammonium Sulfate, rated Excellent. Polypropylene, nylon and PVDF (Kynar®) are also rated Good or better. Avoid aluminum hardware.
How Ammonium Sulfate works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | |
| Polypropylene | |
| Nylon | |
| PVDF (Kynar®) |
How Ammonium Sulfate works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | |
| PVC | |
| CPVC | |
| Polypropylene | |
| PVDF |
How Ammonium Sulfate works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | |
| EPDM | |
| Viton® |
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