sulphamic acid

Sulphamic acid, also known as sulfamic acid, is a versatile compound used in various industrial and household applications.

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Definition

C1Industrial Chemistry

(technical)A white, crystalline solid with the formula H₃NSO₃, used in cleaning, descaling, and manufacturing processes.

Example

  • Sulphamic acid is commonly used to remove rust and lime scale in industrial equipment.

B2Household

(common)A water-soluble acid often found in cleaning agents for its effectiveness in removing mineral deposits.

Example

  • Many bathroom cleaners contain sulphamic acid to dissolve hard water stains.

C1Organic Chemistry

(technical)An acid where one or more hydrogen atoms of the amine group are replaced by organic radicals.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sulphamic acid":

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