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Sodium sulfite, anhydrous, 98%
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Description
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.
Suitable for battery materials development.
Applications
Sodium sulfite is used in the photography industry to protect developing solutions from oxidation, in the pulp and paper industry, in water treatment as an oxygen scavenger agent, as a desulfurizing and dechlorinating agent in the leather industry and as a bleaching agent in textile industry. It is used as a preservative to prevent dried fruit from discoloring. It finds application as a sulfonation and sulfomethylation agent in the chemical industry. It is involved in the production of sodium thiosulfate. Other applications include forth flotation ores, oil recovery and making dyes.
Solubility
Soluble in water and glycerol. Insoluble in alcohol, liquid chlorine and liquid ammonia.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Moisture and air sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with acids, strong oxidizing agents.
Sodium sulfite is used in the photography industry to protect developing solutions from oxidation, in the pulp and paper industry, in water treatment as an oxygen scavenger agent, as a desulfurizing and dechlorinating agent in the leather industry and as a bleaching agent in textile industry. It is used as a preservative to prevent dried fruit from discoloring. It finds application as a sulfonation and sulfomethylation agent in the chemical industry. It is involved in the production of sodium thiosulfate. Other applications include forth flotation ores, oil recovery and making dyes.
Solubility
Soluble in water and glycerol. Insoluble in alcohol, liquid chlorine and liquid ammonia.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Moisture and air sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with acids, strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | >500°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 500 g |
Merck Index | 14,8682 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and glycerol. Insoluble in alcohol,liquid chlorine and liquid ammonia. |
Formula Weight | 126.04 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Density | 2.633 |
Chemical Name or Material | Sodium sulfite, anhydrous |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber | 231-821-4 |
RTECSNumber | WE2150000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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