Sodium Bisulfite is a chemical compound commonly used as a reducing agent in water treatment, bleaching, and in food preservation.
- Water Treatment: Used as a reducing agent to remove chlorine and to treat water.
- Food Industry: Used as a preservative and antioxidant in food and beverages.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of various chemicals, including sulfur dioxide.
- Photography: Used in the development of photographic film and prints.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
White crystalline solid |
| Odor |
Odorless or slight sulfur odor |
| Molecular Formula |
NaHSO3 |
| Molecular Weight |
104.06 g/mol |
| Melting Point |
150 °C |
| Density |
1.48 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Flash Point |
Not applicable |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions, but decomposes upon exposure to air or moisture |