Sodium pyrosulfate
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Sodium pyrosulfate is a salt of sodium
and pyrosulfate
, obtained by the dehydration of sodium bisulfate
. This is an intermediate stage in the preparation of sulfur trioxide
.
Sodium
Sodium is a chemical element with the symbol Na and atomic number 11. It is a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal and is a member of the alkali metals; its only stable isotope is 23Na. It is an abundant element that exists in numerous minerals, most commonly as sodium chloride...
and pyrosulfate
Pyrosulfate
In chemistry, disulfate or pyrosulfate is the anion with the molecular formula [S2O7]2−. Disulfate is the IUPAC name. It has a dichromate like structure and can be visualised as two corner sharing SO4 tetrahedra, with a bridging oxygen atom....
, obtained by the dehydration of sodium bisulfate
Sodium bisulfate
Sodium bisulfate, also known as sodium hydrogen sulfate , is an acid salt. It is a dry granular product that can be safely shipped and stored. The anhydrous form is hygroscopic. Solutions of sodium bisulfate are acidic, with a 1M solution having a pH of Sodium bisulfate, also known as sodium...
. This is an intermediate stage in the preparation of sulfur trioxide
Sulfur trioxide
Sulfur trioxide is the chemical compound with the formula SO3. In the gaseous form, this species is a significant pollutant, being the primary agent in acid rain. It is prepared on massive scales as a precursor to sulfuric acid.-Structure and bonding:Gaseous SO3 is a trigonal planar molecule of...
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