Name : Potassium phosphate
Synonyms: Tripotassium phosphate; Tripotassium orthophosphate
Molecular Formula : K3PO4
Molecular Weight: 212.26
CAS Registry Number :7778-53-2
EINECS: 231-907-1
Tripotassium phosphate is a water-soluble ionic salt which has the chemical formula K3PO4.
Tripotassium phosphate is used as a food additive for its properties as an emulsifier, foaming agent and whipping agent. In combination with fatty acids,
Tripotassium phosphate is a potential antimicrobial agent in poultry processing. As a fertilizer, its proportions of N, P2O5, and K2O are 0-33-67, making
Tripotassium phosphate one of the few fertilizer compounds in which the nutrient percentages have a total of 100%.
Specifciation
| Product name |
Potassium phosphate |
| Molar mass |
212.27 g/mol |
| Appearance |
white powder |
| Density |
2.564 g/cm3 (17 °C) |
| Melting point |
1380 °C |
| Solubility in water |
90 g/100 mL (20 °C) |
| Solubility |
insoluble in alcohol |
Uses: Tripotassium phosphate is used for food, cosmetic, medical health product and anti-mortify for tobacco. As unsaturated acid, it also used as resin, aromatics and rubber industry.
Packing:(1)25kg or 50kg(net weight)carton lined with plastics bag; (2)30kg(net weight) fibber drum lined with plastics bag. (3)25kg(net weight) woven bag or kraft paper bag lined with plastics bag.
Storage and transport: Keep in cool, dry and ventilating place. Shipper as non-dangerous goods.