What Is Sulfamic Acid?

Sulfamic acid, also known as amidosulfonic acid, amidosulfuric acid, aminosulfonic acid, and sulfamidic acid, is a molecular compound with the formula H₃NSO₃. This colourless, water-soluble compound finds many applications.

What is sulfamic acid used for?

Sulphamic Acid is an odorless, white, crystalline (sand-like) solid. It is used in cleaning metal and ceramics, dye manufacturing, for stabilizing Chlorine in swimming pools, in electroplating, and as a bleaching agent.

Is sulfamic acid a bleach?

Sulfamic Acid inhibits pulp degradation due to temperature at the hydrochloride and chlorination stage. It allows bleaching at elevated temperature and lower pH without any loss in strength.

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