Sodium Hydrosulfite, Reagent
Sodium Hydrosulfite, also known as sodium dithionite, is a versatile and essential chemical compound recognized for its effective reducing properties. This high-purity reagent is presented as a white powder with a subtle sulfurous odor, making it suitable for various industrial and biological applications.
Key Features:
- High Purity: As a reagent-grade chemical, it meets stringent quality standards, ensuring the highest level of purity commercially available.
- Solubility: Like many salts, Sodium Hydrosulfite is readily soluble in water, making it easy to integrate into various solutions.
- Multi-Purpose Use: It is extensively used as a reducing agent in industrial applications and in biological research to measure iron content in soil and to manipulate redox potential in physiological experiments.
Specifications:
| Chemical CAS Number |
7775-14-6 |
| Chemical Formula |
Na2S2O4 |
| Chemical Formula Weight |
F.W. 174.11 |
| Assay Minimum |
85.0% |
| Chemical Hazard Class |
4.2 |
| Chemical Packaging Group |
PG II |
| Health Rating |
2 |
| Flammability Rating |
3 |
| Reactivity Rating |
2 |
Safety and Handling:
Store in a cool, dry place and keep tightly closed as Sodium Hydrosulfite is moisture-sensitive. In case of container damage or hot surfaces, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) should be utilized, including acid vapor gas masks and gloves.
Dispose of materials by continuous water flooding if contents become damp. Handle with care, particularly if the container is under pressure.
Usage Guidelines:
- Ideal for use in laboratories conducting soil iron content assessments.
- Effective in experiments requiring alteration of redox potential.
- Recommended for industrial applications needing a reliable reducing agent.
