| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [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] |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
white, monoclinic crystal(s) or crystal(s) powder(s); oxidizes gradually to sulfate in air; used as a photographic developer, as a food and wine preservative [HAW93] [MER06] [KIR82] |
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