A Determination of The Decomposition Potential of Sulfamic Acid and Certain of Its Metallic Salts

Author

Francis J. Shell, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Chemistry

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

The present investigation of decomposition potentials, or the potential where continuous electrolysis begins, was suggested by a paper by Choguill (5) on the electrodeposition of some metals from solutions of their sulfamates. Sulfamic acid or amidosulfonic acid H2N•SO2•OH is a strong inorganic acid obtained from chlorosulfonic acid and ammonia, or by heating urea with fuming sulfuric acid. The latter process is now used on a commercial scale. The acid forms white or colorless non-hygroscopic crystals that are stable when dry but in solution at elevated temperatures it slowly hydrolyzes forming ammonium bisulfate.

Keywords

Chemical composition, Experimental chemistry, Acids, Decomposition (Chemistry), Sulfamates, Electrolysis

Advisor

Dr. Dr. Harold S. Choguill

Date of Award

Summer 1949

Document Type

Thesis

DOI

10.58809/GNCD8455

Recommended Citation

Shell, Francis J., "A Determination of The Decomposition Potential of Sulfamic Acid and Certain of Its Metallic Salts" (1949). Master's Theses. 431.
DOI: 10.58809/GNCD8455
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/431

Rights

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