Ammonium Per Sulfate

Description

Genome Specialities fzc  is a trusted supplier of Ammonium Persulfate (APS), a high-quality inorganic oxidizing agent widely used across polymer manufacturing, electronics, cosmetics, textiles, water treatment, laboratories, and oil & gas industries.

Also known as Ammonium Peroxydisulfate, this versatile chemical is valued for its strong oxidizing properties and ability to generate free radicals, making it an essential ingredient in numerous industrial processes.

With reliable quality, consistent performance, and dependable supply, Genome Specialities fzc provides Ammonium Persulfate for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications worldwide.

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Chemical Properties of Ammonium Persulfate (APS)

Property	Details
Chemical Name	Ammonium Persulfate
Synonyms	Ammonium Peroxydisulfate
Chemical Formula	(NH₄)₂S₂O₈
Molar Mass	228.20 g/mol
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Odor	Odorless
Chemical Class	Inorganic persulfate salt
Oxidizing Nature	Strong oxidizing agent
Solubility in Water	Highly soluble
Solubility in Organic Solvents	Slightly soluble / Insoluble
pH (5% aqueous solution)	~3.5–5.0 (acidic)
Decomposition Temperature	~120 °C (decomposes)
Stability	Stable under normal conditions; decomposes on heating
Reactivity with Reducing Agents	Reacts violently
Reaction with Organic Materials	May cause combustion
Hydrolysis	Slowly hydrolyzes in water
Oxidation Potential	~2.01 V (strong oxidizer)
Corrosiveness	Corrosive to metals
Hazard Class	Oxidizer

 

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Applications of Ammonium Persulfate

Polymer Manufacturing

Ammonium Persulfate is widely used as a free-radical initiator during the polymerization of synthetic polymers and resins.

Common Polymer Applications

• Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
• Polyacrylamide production
• Acrylic polymers
• Latex manufacturing
• Emulsion polymerization
• Specialty resin production

Electronics Industry

Ammonium Persulfate is extensively used as a copper etchant in the production of printed circuit boards (PCBs). It offers clean etching performance and is commonly selected for precision electronic manufacturing.

Benefits

• Efficient copper removal
• Consistent etching quality
• Reduced residue formation
• Suitable for PCB manufacturing

Hair Care & Cosmetics

Ammonium Persulfate is an important ingredient in professional hair bleaching powders and hair coloring formulations. It enhances bleaching efficiency by accelerating oxidation reactions.

Cosmetic Applications

• Hair bleaching powders
• Hair lightening formulations
• Professional salon products
• Hair coloring systems

Textile, Paper & Industrial Cleaning

Its strong oxidizing properties make Ammonium Persulfate effective for bleaching, cleaning, and surface treatment in various industrial operations.

Industrial Uses

• Textile bleaching
• Paper processing
• Industrial cleaning
• Surface preparation
• Chemical oxidation processes

Oil & Gas Industry

Ammonium Persulfate functions as a gel breaker during oilfield stimulation and well-completion operations, improving production efficiency.

Laboratory & Research Applications

High-purity Ammonium Persulfate is widely used in research laboratories for preparing polyacrylamide gels used in protein and DNA analysis.

Laboratory Uses

• SDS-PAGE gel preparation
• Electrophoresis
• Molecular biology
• Biochemistry research
• Analytical laboratories