Ammonium pentasulfide

Ammonium pentasulfide is a chemical compound with the chemical formula .

Synthesis

Passing hydrogen sulfide through a suspension of powdered sulfur in a concentrated ammonia solution:

Physical properties

Ammonium sulfide forms yellow crystals, decomposing in water, of monoclinic system, space group P2₁/c, cell parameters a = 0.5427 nm, b = 1.6226 nm, c = 0.9430 nm, β = 105.31°, Z = 4.

The compound can be stored under the mother liquor without air access. When dry, it decomposes quickly in the air. the compound emits sulfur intensively in water and melts in a sealed ampoule at 95 °C to form a red liquid.

Chemical properties

The compound decomposes when stored in air or slightly heated:

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