Synonyms: Potassium sulphite; Sulfurous acid, potassium salt; Potassium sulfite anhydrous
Appearance: White or off-white powder
Assay: 99%
Packing: 25kg/bag
Capacity: 5000MT/year
Sample: Available
Potassium Sulfite CAS 10117-38-1
Description
Potassium sulfite Quick Details
Chemical Name: Potassium sulfite
CAS No.: 10117-38-1
Molecular Formula: K2SO3
Molecular weight: 158.2598
Chemical Structure:
Appearance: White or off-white powder
Assay: 99%
Typical Properties
| Item | Specifications |
| K2SO3 | 99％ |
| Fe | ≦0.01％ |
| S2O3 | ≦ 0.01％ |
| water-insoluble | ≦0.03％ |
Potassium sulfite Usage
Preservatives; Antioxidants; Bleach; Prevent Browning agent Antioxidants. Developer
Food preservative and antioxidant: Used as a food additive (E225) to inhibit microbial growth and prevent food oxidation. It is used in wine, beer, dried fruit, and certain processed foods.
Photographic industry: Used as a fixer and bleaching agent in the development of black-and-white and color photographs.
Industrial chemistry: Used as a reducing agent in various chemical synthesis processes. It is also used as a deoxidizer in boiler water treatment to prevent corrosion of boilers and pipes caused by dissolved oxygen.
Packaging and Shipping
Packing: 25kg/bag
Delivery: by sea, air and courier
Potassium sulfite Storage
Low temperature ventilation and drying in warehouse.