CAS: 7681-38-1
The inorganic compound known as sodium bisulfate or sodium hydrogen sulfateIt is a pH control and a cleaning agent. It is a different type of sulphate than all other sulphates in that it is acidic, and thus lower pH w/ a wide array sulfate compound useful for pH adjustments for certain processes. Its significance in agriculture and a lot of other fields is it helps soil quality, pH. Its development was traced back to the beginning of the 20th century.
Chemical Properties of Sodium Bisulfate
● CAS: 7681-38-1
● Molecular Formula: NaHSO₄
● Molar Mass: 120.06 g/mol
● Density: 2.66 g/cm³
Physical Properties
● Solubility: Highly soluble in water
● Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules.
● Odor: Odorless.
● Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling.
● Hygroscopic: Absorbs moisture from the air.
Applications in Agriculture
In agriculture, one of the important soil acidifiers that we use in our soils is sodium bisulfate; this helps a lot with soil pH especially with alkaline soils. Through the lowering of pH, it enhances the availability of essential nutrients like iron and manganese and promotes nutrient uptake leading to greener growth. This is good for crops that like to grow in more acid soils. Used correctly sodium bisulfate can go some way to increase soil fertility and crop yields, an ideal answer for farmers looking to improve the quality of their soils in order get more from it.Large scale applications in other industries Chemical
● Part of the chemicals industry: one way it is used is to make more chemicals such as sulfuric acid. It is also useful in the synthesis of detergents and cleaning products, typically as a pH modifier.
● Cleaning Industry: For adjusting pH of cleaning products or anti-corrosion additive for stabilizer in liquid detergents
● Water Treatment: It may be used to control pH in industrial water treatments or in waste water treatment.
● Biopharm: At times sodium bisulfate is used as excipient in medicine formulations. Industry Textile: It is applied in Industry Textile: for bleaching or dyeing fixation.
● Construction: Sodium bisulfate is one of the common components in making cement and mortar, it helps modify some attributes of the end product.