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Sodium thiosulfate

≥99.99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Disodium thiosulfate, Disodium thiosulphate, Sodium hyposulfite, Sodium oxide sulfide (Na2S2O3 ), Sodium thiosulfate, Sodium thiosulfate (Na2 S2 O3 ), Sodium thiosulfate anhydrous, Sodium thiosulphate, Sulfothiorine, Thiosulfuric acid, disodium salt

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Linear Formula:
Na2S2O3
CAS Number:
7772-98-7
Molecular Weight:
158.11
EC Number:
231-867-5
MDL number:
MFCD00003499
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
24880083
NACRES:
NA.23

Assay

≥99.99% trace metals basis

form

powder

impurities

≤100.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis

SMILES string

[Na+].[Na+].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=S

InChI

1S/2Na.H2O3S2/c;;1-5(2,3)4/h;;(H2,1,2,3,4)/q2*+1;/p-2

InChI key

AKHNMLFCWUSKQB-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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General description

Sodium thiosulfate is a versatile inorganic compound widely used as a reducing agent and sulfur source to synthesize various nanomaterials. It can also be used in the field of rechargeable batteries, medicine, water treatment, and photography.

Application

Sodium thiosulfate can be used:
  • As a precursor to synthesize gold and silver nanoparticles.
  • As a sulfur source to prepare copper sulfide nanoparticles.
  • As a sulfur passivating agent to prepare highly fluorescent carbon dots for sensing applications.
  • As a dopant and activating agent to fabricate carbon cathodes for Lithium-Sulfur batteries.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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