Identification Chemical Properties Hazard Information

7790-56-9

Name POTASSIUM SULFITE, DIHYDRATE)
CAS 7790-56-9
Molecular Formula H5KO4S
Molecular Weight 140.19
MOL File 7790-56-9.mol

Chemical Properties

Melting point  decomposes [KIR82]
solubility  slightly soluble in ethanol; decomposes dilute acid solutions
form  white monoclinic crystals
color  white monoclinic crystals, crystalline
Water Solubility  g/100g solution H2O: 47.52 (0°C), 49.01 (25°C), 55.53 (100°C); solid phase, K2SO3 [KRU93]

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