Beyond cosmetics, ammonium thio plays a significant role in both organic and inorganic synthesis. Its reducing properties enable it to serve as a reactant in various chemical reactions, making it invaluable in laboratories and industrial chemical processes. The compound has been utilized in the synthesis of dithiocarbamates, thiol organic compounds, and other derivatives, particularly in agricultural chemistry for the synthesis of fungicides and herbicides.
In addition to coagulants, flocculants are used to enhance the settling of these aggregates. Polymers, typically synthetic compounds, serve this purpose effectively by binding particles together, resulting in larger, heavier flocs that settle out of the water column more readily. This step not only aids in solids removal but also reduces the volume of sludge that must be processed further.