Ammonium sulfide

chemical compound

Ammonium sulfide, which is also known as the "stink bomb" is made up of a solution of ammonium sulfide in water, sealed inside a glass ampoule (a small bottle-like container used to store a liquid securely). When the ampoule is broken, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide gases are released from the solution. These chemicals have a very strong and pungent smell.

Ammonium sulfide
Names
IUPAC name
Ammonium sulfide
Other names
Diammonium sulfide
Identifiers
  • 12135-76-1 checkY
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.032.009
RTECS number
  • BS4900000
UNII
UN number 2683 (solution)
  • [S-2].[NH4+].[NH4+]
Properties
(NH4)2S
Molar mass 68.154 g/mol
Appearance yellow crystals (< -18 °C) [1]
hygroscopic
Density 0.997 g/cm3
Melting point decomposes at ambient temperatures
128.1 g/100 mL
Solubility soluble in alcohol
very soluble in liquid ammonia
Hazards
MSDS External MSDS
EU classification Very toxic (T+)
Corrosive (C)
Dangerous for the environment (N)
EU Index 016-008-00-2
NFPA 704

3
3
0
 
R-phrases R31, R34, R50
S-phrases (S1/2), S26, S45, S61
Flash point 32.22 °C
Related compounds
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

References

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  1. Pradyot Patnaik. Handbook of Inorganic Chemicals. McGraw-Hill, 2002, ISBN 0-07-049439-8