Na3H(SO3)2 is a complex chemical molecule, also known as sodium hydrosulfite, a salt of sodium and hydrosulfite acid. In foreign languages, it is called “Sodium bisulfite” or “Sodium hydrogen sulfite”.
This molecule consists of 3 sodium atoms, 1 hydrogen atom, and 2 sulfite atoms. Its atomic mass is 174.11 g/mol. The ion structure of Na3H(SO3)2 includes 3 Na+ ions and 2 HSO3- ions.
The physical properties of Na3H(SO3)2 are quite special. It is a white or light yellow solid substance, odorless, with a neutral PH value. Regarding chemical properties, Na3H(SO3)2 can react with acids to form salts and sulfur dioxide gas.
Na3H(SO3)2 often appears in chemical reactions such as reactions with metals, acids, non-metals, and salts. Particularly, it is commonly used in acid quantification reactions due to its reactivity with acids.
The synthesis of Na3H(SO3)2 can be carried out through various methods, but the most common method is the reaction of sodium sulfite with water. On an industrial scale, Na3H(SO3)2 is usually produced from the reaction of sulfur dioxide with water and sodium hydroxide.