Specification :
Synonyms: potassium thiosulphate, potassium hyposulfate, KTS
Molecular formula: K2S2O31/ 3H2O ( Crystals ) ; K2S2O3 ( Liquid )
Molecular weight: : 196.33 ( Crystals ) ; 190.33 ( Liquid )
CAS 10294-66-3 ( Crystals ) ; 13446-50-9 ( Liquid ) EINECS : 233-666-8 H.S.Code: 28323000.00
Properties: colorless monoclinic crystal. Smellless, with cold and bitter taste. Relative Density 2.59( Anhydrate, 20 ) . Soluble in water easily, and its solution is one kind of slight alkaline fluid. Soluble in turpentine and ammonia, insoluble in alcohol.
Application : Used as a photographic fixing agent, dechlorinating agent after pulp is bleached or cotton fabrics are bleached. Or used as medicinal detergent and disinfectant. In food Industry, it can be used as a chelating agent and antioxidant. For agricultural purpose, it can be used as potassium fertilizer and chlorine-free fertilizer. also as pesticide, herbicide, acaricide