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Inorganic Salts

Potassium Metabisulphite Extra Pure

RA002150 CAS 16731-55-8 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA002150
CAS number
16731-55-8
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
95%
Molecular formula
K2S2O5
Molecular weight
222.31

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 3 - 4.5 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 150 °C °C
Decomposition point [°C] 150 °C °C
Vapour density 2.3 —
Density [g/cm3] 2.34 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] 22.2 g/L g/L

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance White crystalline powder — —
Zinc (Zn) Max 0.0025 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.002 % % —
Selenium (Se) Max 0.0005 % % —
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0002 % % —
Mercury (Hg) Max 0.0001 % % —
Assay 95 - 99.9 % % iodometric
Iodometric,SO2 54.8 - 57.6 % % —
Appearance of solution Passes test — —
pH 3 - 4.5 — —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.05 % % —
Heavy metal Max 0.001 % % —
Thiosulphate Passes test — —
Copper (Cu) Max 0.0025 % % —

3 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 kg RA002150-PK-25KG
500 g RA002150-PK-500G
50 kg RA002150-PK-50KG
5 kg RA002150-PK-5KG