Title: Ammonium Sulfide Solution, Yellow
Additional Names: Ammonium bisulfide soln; ammonium sulfhydrate soln; ammonium hydrosulfide soln
Literature References: Contains 8-9% NH3 and about the same percentage of sulfur, corresponding to 16-20% as (NH4)2S.
Properties: When freshly made it is an almost colorless liquid, but soon acquires a yellow color which intensifies with age, due to formation of some polysulfide. Odor of NH3 and H2S; strong alkaline reaction. Keep tightly closed.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |