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| Density = 1.98 g/cm<sup>3</sup> | Density = 1.98 g/cm<sup>3</sup>
| Solubility = 80 g/100 ml (25 °C) | Solubility = 80 g/100 mL (25 °C)
| MeltingPt = 120 °C (393 K) decomp. | MeltingPt = 120 °C (393 K) decomp.
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'''Ammonium persulfate (APS)''' is the ] with the formula (NH<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>S<sub>2</sub>O<sub>8</sub>. It is a colourless (white) salt that is highly soluble in water, much more so than the potassium salt. It is a strong ] that is used in ], as an ], and as a cleaning and ].
'''Ammonium persulfate (APS)''' (NH<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>S<sub>2</sub>O<sub>8</sub> is a strong ]. It is very soluble in water; the dissolution of the salt in water is endothermic. When APS dissolves in water, it is broken down into ] and ]. It is a ]. It is used to etch copper on ] as an alternative to ] solution.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/410.html | publisher = MG Chemicals | title = Ammonium Persulphate: Copper Etchant}}</ref> It is also used along with ] to catalyze the polymerization of ] in making a ] gel. In addition, a high ammonium persulfate solution can be used to leach copper from chalcopyrite under high pressure conditions. <ref>{{cite journal | title = Leaching of copper from chalcopyrite concentrate by using ammonium persulphate in an autoclave: Determination of most suitable impeller type by using response surface methodology. | author = Turan, M; Altundoğan, H. S.| journal = Journal of Central South University | year = 2013 | volume = 20 | pages = 622-628}}</ref>


The dissolution of the salt in water is endothermic. When APS dissolves in water, it is broken down into ] and ].
Ammonium persulfate was prepared by H. Marshall by the method used for the preparation of ] &mdash; by the electrolysis of a solution of ] and ].<ref>{{cite journal | title = LXXIV. Contributions from the Chemical Laboratory of the University of Edinburgh. No. V. The persulphates | author = Hugh Marshall | journal = ] | year = 1891 | volume = 59 | pages = 771 | doi = 10.1039/CT8915900771}}</ref>


==Preparation==
In 1908, John William Turrentine used a dilute ammonium persulfate solution to etch copper. Turrentine weighed copper spirals before placing the copper spirals into the ammonium persulfate solution for an hour. After an hour, the spirals were weighed again and the amount of copper dissolved by ammonium persulfate was recorded. This experiment was extended to other metals such as nickel, cadium, and iron, all of which yielded similar results. <ref>{{cite journal | title = Action of Ammonium Persulphate on Metals. | author = Turrentine, J. W. | journal = Journal of Physical Chemistry | year = 1908 | volume = 11 | pages = 623-631}}</ref>
Ammonium persulfate is prepared by ] of a cold concentrated solution ] in ] at a high current density.<ref name=Brauer>F. Feher, "Potassium Peroxydisulfate" in Handbook of Preparative Inorganic Chemistry, 2nd Ed. Edited by G. Brauer, Academic Press, 1963, NY. Vol. 1. p. 390.</ref> The method was first described by H. Marshall.<ref>{{cite journal | title = LXXIV. Contributions from the Chemical Laboratory of the University of Edinburgh. No. V. The persulphates | author = Hugh Marshall | journal = ] | year = 1891 | volume = 59 | pages = 771 | doi = 10.1039/CT8915900771}}</ref>


==Uses==
Ammonium persulfate is the main component of ]. On dissolving in ], it is used to clean ] as a metal-free alternative to ] baths.<ref>{{cite web | publisher = ] | url = http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/search/SpecificationSheetPage/ALDRICH/328693 | title = Nochromix | accessdate = 2008-03-01}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> It is also a standard ingredient in ] gels and ].
As an oxidizer and a source of radicals, APS finds many commercial applications.

Salts of peroxydisulfate are mainly used as ]s in the ] of certain alkene]]s. Commercially important polymers prepared using persulfates include ] and ]. In solution, the dianion dissociates to give radicals:<ref name = Ullmann>{{Ullmann | title = Peroxo Compounds, Inorganic | author = Harald Jakob, Stefan Leininger, Thomas Lehmann, Sylvia Jacobi, Sven Gutewort | doi = 10.1002/14356007.a19_177.pub2}}</ref>
:<sup>2-</sup> <math>\overrightarrow{\leftarrow}</math> 2 <sup>-</sup>
The sulfate radical adds to the alkene to give a ] radical. It is also used along with ] to catalyze the polymerization of ] in making a ] gel.

It is used to etch copper on ] as an alternative to ] solution.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/410.html | publisher = MG Chemicals | title = Ammonium Persulphate: Copper Etchant}}</ref> This property was discovered many years ago. In 1908, John William Turrentine used a dilute ammonium persulfate solution to etch copper. Turrentine weighed copper spirals before placing the copper spirals into the ammonium persulfate solution for an hour. After an hour, the spirals were weighed again and the amount of copper dissolved by ammonium persulfate was recorded. This experiment was extended to other metals such as nickel, cadium, and iron, all of which yielded similar results. <ref>{{cite journal | title = Action of Ammonium Persulphate on Metals. | author = Turrentine, J. W. | journal = Journal of Physical Chemistry | year = 1908 | volume = 11 | pages = 623-631}}</ref>

Ammonium persulfate is the main component of Nochromix, a laboratory cleaning agent. On dissolving in ], it is used to clean ] as a metal-free alternative to ] baths.<ref>{{cite web | publisher = ] | url = http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/search/SpecificationSheetPage/ALDRICH/328693 | title = Nochromix | accessdate = 2008-03-01}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> It is also a standard ingredient in ] gels and ].


==Safety== ==Safety==
Airborne dust may be irritating to ], ], ], ] and ] upon contact. Exposure to high levels of dust may cause difficulty in breathing.<ref> FMC Corporation, MSDS sheet dated: 06/26/2009</ref> Airborne dust may be irritating to ], ], ], ] and ] upon contact. Exposure to high levels of dust may cause difficulty in breathing.<ref> FMC Corporation, MSDS sheet dated: 06/26/2009</ref>


It has been noted that persulfate salts are a major cause of asthmatic effects in women. <ref>{{cite journal | title = Ammonium persulfate can initiate an asthmatic response in mice. | author = De Vooght, V.; Jesus Cruz, M.; Haenen, S.; Wijnhoven, K.; Munoz, X.; Cruz, M.; Munoz, X.; Morell, F.; Nemery, B | journal = Thorax | year = 2010 | volume = 65 | pages = 252-257}}</ref> Furthermore, it has been suggested that exposure to ammonium persulfate can cause asthmatic effects in hair dressers and receptionists working in the hair dressing industry. These asthmatic affects are proposed to be caused by the oxidation of cysteine residues, as well as methionine residues.<ref>{{cite journal | title = Oxidative activity of ammonium persulfate salt on mast cells and basophils: implication in hairdressers' asthma. | author = Pignatti, P.; Frossi, B.; Pala, G.; Negri, S.; Oman, H.; Perfetti, L.; Pucillo, C.; Imbriani, M.; Moscato, G. | journal = Int. Arch. Allergy Immunol. | year = 2013 | volume = 160 | pages = 409-419}}</ref> It has been noted that persulfate salts are a major cause of asthmatic effects in women.<ref>{{cite journal | title = Ammonium persulfate can initiate an asthmatic response in mice. | author = De Vooght, V.; Jesus Cruz, M.; Haenen, S.; Wijnhoven, K.; Munoz, X.; Cruz, M.; Munoz, X.; Morell, F.; Nemery, B | journal = Thorax | year = 2010 | volume = 65 | pages = 252-257}}</ref> Furthermore, it has been suggested that exposure to ammonium persulfate can cause asthmatic effects in hair dressers and receptionists working in the hair dressing industry. These asthmatic affects are proposed to be caused by the oxidation of cysteine residues, as well as methionine residues.<ref>{{cite journal | title = Oxidative activity of ammonium persulfate salt on mast cells and basophils: implication in hairdressers' asthma. | author = Pignatti, P.; Frossi, B.; Pala, G.; Negri, S.; Oman, H.; Perfetti, L.; Pucillo, C.; Imbriani, M.; Moscato, G. | journal = Int. Arch. Allergy Immunol. | year = 2013 | volume = 160 | pages = 409-419}}</ref>


==References== ==References==

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Ammonium persulfate
Structural formulas of two ammonium cations and one peroxydisulfate anion
Ball-and-stick models of two ammonium cations and one peroxydisulfate anion
Solid sample of ammonium persulfate, as a white powder
Names
Other names Ammonium peroxydisulfate
Identifiers
CAS Number
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.028.897 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 231-786-5
E number E923 (glazing agents, ...)
RTECS number
  • SE0350000
UNII
UN number 1444
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
InChI
  • InChI=1S/2H3N.H2O8S2/c;;1-9(2,3)7-8-10(4,5)6/h2*1H3;(H,1,2,3)(H,4,5,6)Key: ROOXNKNUYICQNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/2H3N.H2O8S2/c;;1-9(2,3)7-8-10(4,5)6/h2*1H3;(H,1,2,3)(H,4,5,6)Key: ROOXNKNUYICQNP-UHFFFAOYAL
SMILES
  • O=S(=O)()OOS()(=O)=O..
  • ..S(=O)(=O)OOS(=O)(=O)
Properties
Chemical formula (NH4)2S2O8
Molar mass 228.18 g/mol
Appearance white to yellowish crystals
Density 1.98 g/cm
Melting point 120 °C (393 K) decomp.
Solubility in water 80 g/100 mL (25 °C)
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroformFlammability 0: Will not burn. E.g. waterInstability 2: Undergoes violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures, reacts violently with water, or may form explosive mixtures with water. E.g. white phosphorusSpecial hazard OX: Oxidizer. E.g. potassium perchlorate
2 0 2OX
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
LD50 (median dose) 689 mg/kg, oral (rat)
Related compounds
Other anions Ammonium thiosulfate
Ammonium sulfite
Ammonium sulfate
Other cations Sodium persulfate
Potassium persulfate
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). checkverify (what is  ?) Infobox references
Chemical compound

Ammonium persulfate (APS) is the inorganic compound with the formula (NH4)2S2O8. It is a colourless (white) salt that is highly soluble in water, much more so than the potassium salt. It is a strong oxidizing agent that is used in polymer chemistry, as an etchant, and as a cleaning and bleaching agent.

The dissolution of the salt in water is endothermic. When APS dissolves in water, it is broken down into ammonia and peroxydisulfuric acid.

Preparation

Ammonium persulfate is prepared by electrolysis of a cold concentrated solution ammonium sulfate in sulfuric acid at a high current density. The method was first described by H. Marshall.

Uses

As an oxidizer and a source of radicals, APS finds many commercial applications.

Salts of peroxydisulfate are mainly used as radical initiators in the polymerization of certain alkene]]s. Commercially important polymers prepared using persulfates include styrene-butadiene rubber and polytetrafluoroethylene. In solution, the dianion dissociates to give radicals:

{\displaystyle {\overrightarrow {\leftarrow }}} 2

The sulfate radical adds to the alkene to give a sulfate ester radical. It is also used along with tetramethylethylenediamine to catalyze the polymerization of acrylamide in making a polyacrylamide gel.

It is used to etch copper on printed circuit boards as an alternative to ferric chloride solution. This property was discovered many years ago. In 1908, John William Turrentine used a dilute ammonium persulfate solution to etch copper. Turrentine weighed copper spirals before placing the copper spirals into the ammonium persulfate solution for an hour. After an hour, the spirals were weighed again and the amount of copper dissolved by ammonium persulfate was recorded. This experiment was extended to other metals such as nickel, cadium, and iron, all of which yielded similar results.

Ammonium persulfate is the main component of Nochromix, a laboratory cleaning agent. On dissolving in sulfuric acid, it is used to clean laboratory glassware as a metal-free alternative to chromic acid baths. It is also a standard ingredient in western blot gels and hair bleach.

Safety

Airborne dust may be irritating to eye, nose, throat, lung and skin upon contact. Exposure to high levels of dust may cause difficulty in breathing.

It has been noted that persulfate salts are a major cause of asthmatic effects in women. Furthermore, it has been suggested that exposure to ammonium persulfate can cause asthmatic effects in hair dressers and receptionists working in the hair dressing industry. These asthmatic affects are proposed to be caused by the oxidation of cysteine residues, as well as methionine residues.

References

  1. F. Feher, "Potassium Peroxydisulfate" in Handbook of Preparative Inorganic Chemistry, 2nd Ed. Edited by G. Brauer, Academic Press, 1963, NY. Vol. 1. p. 390.
  2. Hugh Marshall (1891). "LXXIV. Contributions from the Chemical Laboratory of the University of Edinburgh. No. V. The persulphates". J. Chem. Soc., Trans. 59: 771. doi:10.1039/CT8915900771.
  3. Harald Jakob, Stefan Leininger, Thomas Lehmann, Sylvia Jacobi, Sven Gutewort. "Peroxo Compounds, Inorganic". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH. doi:10.1002/14356007.a19_177.pub2. ISBN 978-3527306732.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. "Ammonium Persulphate: Copper Etchant". MG Chemicals.
  5. Turrentine, J. W. (1908). "Action of Ammonium Persulphate on Metals". Journal of Physical Chemistry. 11: 623–631.
  6. "Nochromix". Sigma-Aldrich. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
  7. FMC Corporation, MSDS sheet dated: 06/26/2009
  8. De Vooght, V.; Jesus Cruz, M.; Haenen, S.; Wijnhoven, K.; Munoz, X.; Cruz, M.; Munoz, X.; Morell, F.; Nemery, B (2010). "Ammonium persulfate can initiate an asthmatic response in mice". Thorax. 65: 252–257.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. Pignatti, P.; Frossi, B.; Pala, G.; Negri, S.; Oman, H.; Perfetti, L.; Pucillo, C.; Imbriani, M.; Moscato, G. (2013). "Oxidative activity of ammonium persulfate salt on mast cells and basophils: implication in hairdressers' asthma". Int. Arch. Allergy Immunol. 160: 409–419.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

For a review of its uses in organic chemistry see Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis, vol. 1, pp. 193–197(1995).

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