Sudan 3 powder Red 500gm
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odium metabisulphite (NaāSāOā ) is a white crystalline or powdery chemical compound with a strong sulfur dioxide odor. It’s commonly used as a disinfectant, antioxidant, and preservative agent. In food and beverage industries, it acts as a preservative to prevent oxidation and spoilage, especially in wines and dried fruits. In water treatment, it serves to remove excess chlorine. In the textile industry, itās used for bleaching and in the photographic industry, it serves as a developing agent. Additionally, itās utilized in some pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Handling this compound requires caution due to its potential to cause allergic reactions and respiratory issues.
Uses of Sudan 3 powder RedĀ
Reducing Agent:
It is used as a reducing agent in chemical analysis and synthesis, particularly in redox titrations and the reduction of certain metals and dyes.
Preservative:
Sodium metabisulphite helps preserve solutions and biological samples by preventing oxidation and microbial growth.
Antioxidant:
It serves as an antioxidant to protect solutions from oxidation, which can be crucial in maintaining the stability of sensitive compounds.
Dechlorination:
It is used to neutralize chlorine in water samples before analysis, ensuring accurate measurements by removing chlorineās potential interference.
Photographic Industry:
In the development of photographic films, sodium metabisulphite is used as a component of certain developer solutions.
Cleaning Agent:
It helps clean laboratory equipment, particularly glassware, by breaking down and removing organic residues and stains.
- Stabilizing Agent:
Sodium metabisulphite can stabilize solutions that are prone to oxidation, helping maintain their integrity during storage and analysis.
- pH Adjustment:
It can be used to adjust the pH of solutions, particularly in maintaining acidic conditions needed for certain reactions and processes.
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Physical Properties:
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent crystals or white powder.
- Solubility: Soluble in water but insoluble in alcohol.
- Melting Point: Decomposes at high temperatures before melting.
Chemical Properties:
- Molecular Formula: KAl(SOā)āĀ·12HāO
- Molecular Weight: 474.39 g/mol (for the dodecahydrate form)
- Acidity: It is slightly acidic in aqueous solution.
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