Sodium Thiosulphate

Sodium Thiosulphate
1	Formula ----------------------- Molecular Weight	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 248.17
2	Synonym
3	Physical Property	Physical state Transparent crystals or coarse crystalline powder  Colour Colourless Odour Odourless Taste Cooling bitter Solubility Soluble in water ( 1 in 0.5 ) , Insoluble in alcohol .
4	Chemical Property
5	Incompatibility	It is incompatible with metal cations. In acid solution these precipitate may darken ..
6	Uses	i)                    Sodium thiosulphate is used as antidote in the treatment of cyanide poisoning . ii)                   It has an antifungal property and is used to treat pityriasis versicolour . iii)                 In combination with acids , externally it is used to treat various dermatological disease like ringworm , mange etc .
7	Side Effect
8	Storage	It is stored in airtight container and protect from light and moisture .