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Ammonium sulfide, 20-24% aq. soln.
Description
Ammonium sulfide solution is used occasionally in photographic developing, to apply patina to bronze, and in textile manufacturing. Ammonium sulfide is a very useful reagent in mineral analysis. Used in continuous culture of saccharomyces cerevisiae, useful in a double staining technique for visualization of astrocytes and microglia from brain sections and astroglial cell cultures. It plays an important role to modify the surface of low κ dielectric thin films. It is essential for molecular beam epitaxy regrowth. It is an unstable salt and acts as a selective reducing agent.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Color | Colorless to Orange |
Physical Form | Liquid |
Quantity | 100 mL |
Assay Percent Range | 20 to 24% (aqueous) |
Flash Point | 32°C (90°F) |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water,alcohol and liquid ammonia. |
Formula Weight | 68.14 |
Odor | Like rotten eggs |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Vapor Pressure | 546 hPa (410mm Hg) at 20°C |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | When using do not eat or drink. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | DOT Class: 8; Packing Group: II |
EINECSNumber | 235-223-4 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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