Sodium Persulfate
Sodium Persulfate is a strong oxidant that is used in many industries.
Description
- Polymerization:
Persulfate is very widely used as initiators for Emulsion Polymerization of Acrylic Monomers and Emulsion Co-Polymerization of Styrene, acrylonitrile, butadiene SBR, ABS.
- Metal Treatment:
Sodium Persulfate is used for the treatment of metal surfaces, to etch copper on printed circuit boards, manufacturing of semiconductors, and activation of copper and aluminum surfaces.
- Water Treatment and Disinfectants:
Persulfate is extensively used in the degradation of harmful substances, also used for the production of disinfectants.
Additional information
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
|---|---|
| Odor | Odorless |
| Taste | Bitter |
| Melting point | Decomposes |
| Specific gravity | 2.6 (H2O=1) |
| Vapor pressure | Not applicable |
| Solubility | Soluble in cold water, hot water (73% @25°C (by wt)). Insoluble in methanol, dimethyl ether. |
