Potassium bisulfite
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Description
White, crystalline powder. Potassium bisulfite is used as a reducing agent in chemical reactions. It is also used in tanning and in bleaching straw and textile fibers.
Synonyms and Related Terms
potassium acid sulfite; potassium hydrogen sulfite
Other Properties
Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol.
Composition | KHSO3 |
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CAS | 1310-61-8 |
Melting Point | 190 (dec) |