Sulpher Dioxide

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Application
Although its chief uses are in the preparation of sulfuric acid, sulfur trioxide, and sulfites, sulfur dioxide also is used as a disinfectant, a refrigerant, a reducing agent, a bleach, and a food preservative, especially in dried fruits
Description
Sulfur dioxide (IUPAC-recommended spelling) or sulphur dioxide (traditional Commonwealth English) is the chemical compound with the formula SO2. It is a toxic gas responsible for the smell of burnt matches. It is released naturally by volcanic activity and is produced as a by-product of copper extraction and the burning of sulfur-bearing fossil fuels. Sulfur dioxide has a pungent smell like nitric acid.

Product Properties

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CAS
7446-09-5
Chemical Formula
SO2
Appearance/State
Colorless and pungent gas
Molecular Weight
64.066 g/mol
Melting point
°C
- 72
Boiling point
°C
- 10

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Published
Sep 05, 2022
Last Edited
Sep 05, 2022
Categories
Chemicals
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