5.24 Industrial vs laboratory preparation of ammonium sulfate

Question 1

In the lab

Answer 1

Reactants
Ammonia solution and dilute sulfuric acid
Small scale
Only involves a few stages (titration then crystallisation)

Question 2

In industry

Answer 2

Reactants
Natural gas, air and water (ammonia)
Sulfur, air and water (sulfuric acid)

Large scale
Many stages required