SODIUM BISULFITE

Its other name is sodium acid sulfite

CHARECTERISTICS

• It is present in the form of white shinning crystals

TASTE

• It has sulfur like taste and smell

DENSITY

• 1.48

HAZARDS

• It is dangerous to add it in meat
• Harmful for skin and nail
• Non flammable

SOLUBILITY

• Soluble in water
• Insoluble in alcohol

PREPARATION

It is obtained by the reaction of sodium carbonate and sulfur dioxide

GRADES

• U-S-P, regent, commercial dry.

USES

• Used in preparation of sodium salts and cream of tartar.
• Used in textile industry
• Preservation of food
• Acts as an antiseptic, reducing agent.
• Also used for copper and brass plating