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A liquid solution in a closed container has a shelf life of about 4 months. The crystaline form in a closed container has a very long shelf life.

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Q: What is the shelf life of potassium metabisulfite?
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How do you decompose potassium metabisulfite and create solid potassium oxide?

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What is potassium metabisulfate?

Potassium metabisulfite, K2S2O5, also known as potassium pyrosulfite, is a white crystalline powder with a pungent sulfur odour. The main use for the chemical is as an antioxidant or chemical sterilant. It is a disulfite and is chemically very similar to sodium metabisulfite, with which it is sometimes used interchangeably. Potassium metabisulfite is generally preferred out of the two as it does not contribute sodium to the diet.


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