Does soluble grade ammonium sulfate change the pH of the solution water?
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Does soluble grade ammonium sulfate change the pH of the solution water?
Yes. When dissolving incremental amounts of ammonium sulfate (AMS) up to 17 pounds per 100 gallons (covering typical AMS recommended rates as herbicide adjuvant) water pH went gradually down from 7.67 to 6.30.