Mole Project
Compound: Ammonium Sulfate ((NH4)2SO4 )
By: Katelyn Luck Period: R1
Name of mole: Fert the Mole
Correct Molar Mass: 132.14 g/mol
(14.007*2)+(1.0079*8)+(32.065)+(15.999*4)=
(28.014)+(8.0632)+(32.065)+(63.996)=132.1382 g/mol= 132.14 g/mol
Uses and Purposes
It also may be used for the precipitation of proteins or for purification of antibodies in the laboratory setting and is useful for crystallographic analysis of nucleic acids and proteins, examining the arrangement of atoms.
Ammonium Sulfate may be eliminated if introduced to the human body by renal excretion. It has an important role in the detoxification of various endogenous and exogenous compounds to be excreted in the urine (pubchem).
Why Farmers?
Controversy over Potential Health Complications:
There is no overwhelming evidence that exposure to the levels of Ammonium Sulfate in the environment cause birth defects or other developmental effects. One study in animals showed that exposure of mothers to very high levels of ammonium sulfate caused their newborn offspring to be smaller than normal, but this occurred at levels of amonium sulfate that also affected the mothers.
Interesting Fact: Possibility of Respiratory Problems due to exposure
Interesting Fact: Case Report on Compound
Process of Construction through Images
Prior to Construction
In construction (layout of the pattern)
In Construction (Midway through project)
In Construction (sewing of the eyes and nose)
In Construction (Sewing of the clothing)
Final Product
Properties of Ammonium Sulfate:
Physical Properties:
-White Crystalline Powder
-Odorless Solid
-The Density of Ammonium Sulfate is 1.77 g/mL at 25 degrees C-Melting Point: 280 degrees C
-pH: 5.5 (0.1 M aq solution)
Chemical PROPERTIES:
-Non Flammable
- Solubility in water of 764 g/l at 25 deg C-Insoluble in alcohol and acetone
-When a little Ammonium Sulfate is added to a fused potassium nitrate, a vigorous reaction occurs attended by a flame.
WORKS CITED:
"AMMONIUM SULFATE." AMMONIUM SULFATE. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Mar. 2014. <http://www.atmos.umd.edu/~russ/MSDS/ammonium_sulfate.htm>.