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Sodium persulfate

Sodium persulfate is an inorganic, ionic compound.

Chemical Formula: Na2O8S2
Other names: Sodium persulfate
Layman's explanation: Sodium persulfate is an etchant and oxidizer. Oxidizers are highly reactive chemicals that can be used to clean or to render a metal surface free from corrosion. It is a crystalline or powdery solid at room temperature. Sodium persulfate is commonly used today as a replacement for ammonium persulfate in the etching of metal and semi-conductor surfaces.
Keywords: Etchant, oxidizer
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