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Potassium metabisulfite, 95+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It serves as a component of certain photographic developers and its solution is used in photographic fixing, in the textile industry for dyeing and cotton printing. It is utilized to precipitate gold from solution in aqua regia.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Melting Point | 190°C (decomposition) |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 100 g |
Assay Percent Range | >99% |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol. |
Formula Weight | 222.32 |
Odor | Pungent |
Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
Chemical Name or Material | Potassium metabisulfite |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H318 |
Precautionary Statement | P280-P305+P351+P338-P310 |
EINECSNumber | 240-795-3 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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