Ammonium sulfide

Ammonium sulfide is a chemical compound.

Ammonium sulfide

Names
IUPAC name Ammonium sulfide
Other names Diammonium sulfide
Identifiers
CAS number	12135-76-1
PubChem	25519
RTECS number	BS4900000
SMILES	[S-2].[NH4+].[NH4+]
InChI InChI=1/2H3N.S/h2*1H3;/q;;-2/p+2
Properties
Molecular formula	(NH4)2S
Molar mass	68.154 g/mol
Appearance	yellow crystals (< -18 °C) hygroscopic
Density	0.997 g/cm3
Melting point	decomposes at ambient temperatures
Solubility in water	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
Other anions	Ammonium hydroxide
Other cations	Sodium sulfide Potassium sulfide
Related compounds	Ammonium hydrosulfide

The chemical 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 Media

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  A bottle of ammonium sulfide solution