Sodium Thiosulphate Pentahydrate Sugar Crystals
RXSOL-37-2031-025Sugar Crystals is a highly water-soluble inorganic chemical widely used as a reducing agent, dechlorinating agent, chemical neutralizer and fixing agent in industrial and water treatment applications.
Product Overview
RXSOL Technical Product Bulletin
Sodium Thiosulphate Pentahydrate – Sugar Crystals
Chemical Name: Sodium Thiosulphate Pentahydrate Common Names: Sodium Hyposulphite, Sodium Hypo, Hypo Crystals, Sodium Thiosulfate 5-Hydrate Chemical Formula: Na₂S₂O₃·5H₂O CAS Number: 10102-17-7 Molecular Weight: 248.18 g/mol Product Grade: Industrial / Technical Grade (other grades subject to specification) Physical Form: White to colourless, transparent crystalline granules resembling sugar crystals
Product Description
Sodium Thiosulphate Pentahydrate Sugar Crystals is a highly water-soluble inorganic chemical widely used as a reducing agent, dechlorinating agent, chemical neutralizer and fixing agent in industrial and water treatment applications.
The product consists of colourless to white crystalline particles with a sugar-like appearance. It is particularly effective for removing residual chlorine from water, neutralizing oxidizing agents and supporting various chemical processing operations.
Sodium Thiosulphate Pentahydrate is extensively used in water treatment plants, swimming pool maintenance, textile processing, photographic processing, pulp and paper industries, chemical manufacturing and laboratory applications.
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Technical Specifications
Typical Technical Specifications
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Parameter |
Typical Specification |
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Product Name |
Sodium Thiosulphate Pentahydrate |
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Chemical Formula |
Na₂S₂O₃·5H₂O |
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CAS Number |
10102-17-7 |
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Molecular Weight |
248.18 g/mol |
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Appearance |
Clear to white crystalline solid |
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Crystal Form |
Sugar-like crystals / granules |
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Assay (Na₂S₂O₃·5H₂O) |
≥ 99.0% (typical high-purity grade) |
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Solubility in Water |
Approximately 70 g/100 mL at 20°C |
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pH (5% Aqueous Solution) |
Approximately 6.0–8.5 |
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Specific Gravity (Solid) |
Approximately 1.67 |
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Melting Behaviour |
Melts in its water of crystallization around 48°C |
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Odour |
Odourless |
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Sodium Sulphite |
Grade-dependent |
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Water-Insoluble Matter |
Grade-dependent |
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Iron (Fe) |
Grade-dependent |
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Heavy Metals |
Grade-dependent |
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Storage |
Cool, dry, tightly closed containers |
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Shelf Life |
Subject to manufacturer stability data and storage conditions |
Note: These are indicative technical values and proposed grade requirements, not certified RXSOL batch results. Final specifications should be confirmed against the approved product specification and Certificate of Analysis.
| Specifications |
Extra Pure |
Industrial |
| Formula | Na2S2O3.5H2O | Na2S2O3.5H2O |
| CAS | 10102-17-7 | 10102-17-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 248.17 | 248.17 |
| Physical Appearance | Snow White Crystalline Material | White Crystalline Material |
| Assay (Min.) | 99% | 98% |
| Loss on Drying (LOD) | 1% Max. | 2% Max. |
| pH of 10% Solution | 6.5 - 8.5 | 6.5 - 8.5 |
Application & Dosage
Application Instructions
Applications:
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Textile bleaching neutralization.
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Removal of residual oxidizing chlorine.
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Fabric processing.
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Dyeing and finishing operations.
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Protection of fibres from residual chlorine damage.
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Recommended Dosage
Recommended Dosage for Dechlorination
Theoretical sodium thiosulphate pentahydrate demand depends on the reaction products and operating conditions.
For a commonly used chlorine-to-chloride reaction producing tetrathionate:
[ 2Na_2S_2O_3 + Cl_2 \rightarrow Na_2S_4O_6 + 2NaCl \]
The theoretical requirement is approximately 7.0 mg of pure Sodium Thiosulphate Pentahydrate per 1 mg of chlorine expressed as Cl₂.
Further oxidation of thiosulphate to sulphate can result in a different stoichiometric requirement. Consequently, the actual operating dose must be established by testing.
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Water Volume |
Initial Chlorine |
Theoretical Quantity* |
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1,000 L |
1 ppm |
7 g |
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10,000 L |
1 ppm |
70 g |
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50,000 L |
1 ppm |
350 g |
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100,000 L |
1 ppm |
700 g |
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100,000 L |
5 ppm |
3.5 kg |
Based on 100% pure pentahydrate and the tetrathionate reaction. These are calculation examples, not universal operating dosages. Verify the required dose through controlled jar testing and residual chlorine measurements.
6. Preparation of Sodium Thiosulphate Solution
For preparing a 10% w/v solution:
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Fill a clean chemical-resistant mixing vessel with approximately 70% of the required final volume of clean water.
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Add 100 grams of Sodium Thiosulphate Pentahydrate for each litre of final solution.
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Stir until all crystals dissolve.
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Add water to reach the final required volume.
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Store in a clean, labelled, tightly closed container.
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Determine the dosing rate from actual chlorine demand and verify the residual chlorine after mixing.
Avoid contamination with acids and strong oxidizing chemicals.
Key Product Features and Advantages
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High water solubility for rapid preparation of aqueous solutions.
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Effective reducing agent for chlorine and selected oxidizing chemicals.
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Convenient crystalline form for storage, weighing and handling.
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Useful for residual chlorine neutralization in water treatment systems.
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Suitable for textile processing and photographic fixing formulations.
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Can be used in chemical manufacturing and analytical laboratories.
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Available in crystalline form for industrial chemical processing.
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Helps protect downstream dechlorination-sensitive processes when properly dosed.
Handling, Storage & Safety
Industrial Applications
A. Water Treatment and Dechlorination
Sodium Thiosulphate Pentahydrate is widely used to remove residual free chlorine from water.
Applications include:
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Municipal and industrial water treatment.
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Neutralization of chlorinated wastewater before discharge.
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Swimming pool dechlorination.
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Aquarium and aquaculture water preparation.
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Protection of chlorine-sensitive downstream processes.
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Dechlorination of water used for industrial testing.
The product reacts with free chlorine, converting it into chloride under suitable reaction conditions.
B. Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Treatment
Residual chlorine can damage polyamide RO membranes. Sodium Thiosulphate can be used as a reducing agent for chlorine removal in appropriately designed pretreatment systems.
Benefits:
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Reduces free chlorine residual.
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Helps protect chlorine-sensitive membranes.
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Can support membrane pretreatment operations.
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Provides an alternative dechlorination chemistry where technically approved.
For continuous RO systems, chemical dosing must be controlled through chlorine monitoring and compatibility assessment.
C. Textile and Dyeing Industry
Sodium Thiosulphate is used as an antichlor agent to remove residual chlorine following bleaching operations.
Sodium thiosulfate (sodium thiosulphate) is an inorganic White crystalline solid compound. Also called Sodium thiosulfate pentahydrate, Disodium thiosulfate pentahydrate.
Also used as General bleaching agents, bleaching agents for textiles. And effectively used for cleaning/washing, including cleaning products used in the home, laundry detergents, soaps, de-greasers, spot removers, drycleaning, laundry, soap, window/floor cleaning etc.
D. Pulp and Paper Industry
Used in selected pulp and paper operations for neutralizing residual chlorine-based bleaching chemicals.
It helps prevent unwanted reactions caused by residual oxidants during subsequent processing stages.
E. Photographic Processing
Sodium Thiosulphate is a traditional photographic fixing agent.
It dissolves unexposed silver halides from photographic films and papers by forming soluble silver-thiosulphate complexes.
Applications:
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Black-and-white photographic fixing.
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Photographic paper processing.
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Film development chemicals.
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Silver recovery operations.
F. Chemical Manufacturing
Sodium Thiosulphate is used as a reducing agent and intermediate in selected industrial chemical processes.
Applications include oxidant neutralization, chemical synthesis and controlled redox reactions.
G. Laboratory and Analytical Applications
Sodium Thiosulphate is extensively used in iodometric titration methods.
Applications include:
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Determination of available chlorine.
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Iodine titration.
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Oxidizing agent analysis.
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Chemical quality control.
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Water testing laboratories.
H. Mining and Precious Metal Processing
Sodium Thiosulphate is used in specialized gold and silver leaching processes as a complexing agent.
These processes require carefully controlled chemistry and are not interchangeable with conventional cyanide leaching methods.
Quality Control and Testing
Recommended quality checks include:
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Test |
Recommended Method |
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Appearance |
Visual examination |
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Assay |
Iodometric titration |
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pH |
Calibrated pH meter |
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Water Insoluble Matter |
Filtration and gravimetric determination |
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Iron Content |
Colorimetric or instrumental analysis |
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Sulphate/Sulphite |
Validated analytical method |
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Crystal Quality |
Visual examination for caking and contamination |
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Identification |
Suitable chemical identification test |
For reference, commercially published high-purity grades commonly specify assays around 99–101%, depending on the test method and grade.
Target Industries & Supply Locations
Supply & Distribution Locations
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