NaHSO3 Inorganic Raw Materials Sodium Bisulfite for Bleaching and Chemical Synthesis

Inorganic Raw Materials
November 24, 2025
Category Connection: Inorganic Raw Materials
Brief: Learn how Sodium Bisulfite (NaHSO3) serves as a versatile inorganic raw material for bleaching and chemical synthesis. This video showcases its properties, applications in industries like textiles, pharmaceuticals, and wastewater treatment, and practical insights into its usage.
Related Product Features:
  • White crystalline powder with a sulfur dioxide odor, soluble in water and ethanol.
  • Used as a bleaching agent for cotton and organic fabrics.
  • Acts as a reducing agent in dyeing, papermaking, leather making, and chemical synthesis.
  • Intermediate in pharmaceutical production for drugs like metamizole and aminopyrine.
  • Edible grade variants serve as preservatives and antioxidants in food processing.
  • Effective in treating chromium-containing wastewater and as an electroplating additive.
  • Exposure to air leads to partial oxidation to sulfate.
  • Aqueous solution exhibits acidic properties.
Faqs:
  • What are the primary industrial uses of Sodium Bisulfite?
    Sodium Bisulfite is widely used for bleaching fabrics, as a reducing agent in dyeing and papermaking, in pharmaceutical synthesis, and for wastewater treatment.
  • Is Sodium Bisulfite safe for food applications?
    Yes, edible grade Sodium Bisulfite is used as a bleaching agent, preservative, and antioxidant in food processing, adhering to safety standards.
  • How should Sodium Bisulfite be stored to maintain its quality?
    Store in a cool, dry place away from air exposure to prevent oxidation and loss of sulfur dioxide content.