Potassium Sulfite (500gr)
Potassium Sulfite is the inorganic compound with the formula K2SO3. It is the salt of potassium cation and sulfite anion. It is a white solid that is highly soluble in water.
Use
Potassium Sulfite is widely used for preserving food and beverages.
Production and reactions
Potassium sulfite is produced by the thermal decomposition of potassium metabisulfite at 190°C:
- K2S2O5 → K2SO3 + SO2
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IUPAC name
Potassium sulfite
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Other names
E225
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3D model (JSmol)
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ChemSpider | |
ECHA InfoCard | 100.030.279 |
PubChem CID
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
K2SO3 | |
Molar mass | 158.26 g/mol |
Appearance | White solid |
Soluble | |
Acidity (pKa) | 8 |
−64.0·10−6 cm3/mol | |
Hazards | |
Flash point | Non-flammable |
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Other anions
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Potassium sulfate Potassium selenite |
Other cations
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Sodium sulfite |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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