Sodium metabisulfite is an inorganic compound frequently used as a disinfectant, antioxidant and preservative agent. It is used as a cleaning agent for potable water reverse osmosis membranes in desalination systems. It is also used to remove chloramine from drinking water after treatment.
Also used in printing and dyeing and dechlorination of textile after bleaching , sulphonated agent and reducer of chemical industry and pharmacy. Bleach of paper pulp,bamboo and timber bleach of stapk treatment agent of waste water , rubber solidifying agent , perfume industry is served as hydrocarbon perfume aldehyde.
Molecular Formula |
Na2S2O5 |
Molecular Weight |
190.10 |
White or Yellowish crystalline powder |
Technical Bulletin
Molecular formula |
Na2S2O5, Na-O-(S=O)-O-(S=O)-O-Na |
Molar mass |
190.107 g/mol |
Appearance |
white powder |
Density |
1.48 g/cm3 |
Melting point |
>170 °C (begins at 150 °C) |
Solubility in water |
54 g/100 ml |
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