Product Description

ProductSodium Metabisulfite
CAS7681-57-4
FormulaNa2S2O5
SynonymSodium Pyrosulfite, Sodium disulfite, Disulfurous acid, sodium salt (1:2)

Typical Product Specifications

Density1.480
Slightly Solublein alcohol, oxygenated solvs.
Odorpungent so2 odor
Molecular weight190.10
Colorcolorless crystal or white to yellowish powder
Solubilityglycerin
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

Stabilizer; Corrosion inhibitor.  Used as an oxygen scavenger in drilling muds.

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ClassInorganic Chemicals: Nitrates, Phosphates, Oxides & more, Drilling and Completion Fluids, Industrial Chemicals
FunctionAntioxidants, Drilling Fluid Additives, Anti-Corrosive, Stabilizer
IndustryIndustrial, Industrial Drilling, Oil and Gas Production, Anti-Corrosives, Drilling Fluid, Fracking, Hydraulic Fracturing
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