Product Description

Potassium Metabisulphite also named as potassium pyrosulfite, is physically available in the form of white crystalline powder. It has applications in many chemical and textile industries. It is an oxidant used to precipitate gold from solutions. Textile industries use this salt for its dyeing and printing properties. Due to its composition of photographic solutions, potassium metabisulphite is utilized in photographic fixing. It also works as preservative in pickles, bleaching agents in coconut creams or cosmetic products.

Product Details:

•  Product Name : Potassium Metabisulphite
• Other names : Potassium metabisulfite
•  CAS Number : 16731-55-8
• Chemical Formula : K₂O₅S₂
•  Molar mass : 222.31 gmol¹
• Appearance : White crystalline powder
•  Odor : Pungent (sulfur dioxide)
• Density : 2.34 g/cm³ (solid)
• Melting Point : 190 C (374 F; 463 K) decomposes
• Solubility in water : 450 g/l (20 C)
•  Solubility : Insoluble in ethanol