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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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Applications & Uses
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- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Applications
Potassium metaphosphate is used as a fatter emulsifier, enhance water holding capacity, water soften agent, chelating agent and texture modifier, mainly used in seafood flavors.
Potassium metaphosphate is also used to make potassium polyphosphate, and used as basic material for N,P,K compound fertilizer.
Properties
- Einecs
- 231-913-4
- Appearance
- White powder or granule
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Assay (as P2O5) | 53 - 80 | % | - |
| Chloride(Cl) | max. 0.01 | % | - |
| Sulphate (SO4) | max. 0.01 | % | - |
| Arsenic (As) | max. 0.001 | % | - |
| Lead (Pb) | max. 0.001 | % | - |
| Heavy metal (as Pb) | max. 0.005 | % | - |
| Fluoride (F) | max. 0.001 | % | - |
| Loss on ignition | max. 5 | % | - |
| Viscosity | 6.5 - 15 | % | - |
| Molecular Weight | 340 | g/mol |
Regulatory & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Properties
It is odorless, slowly soluble in water, its solubility is according the polymeric of the salt, usually 0.004%. The solution of potassium metaphosphate is alkaline.
Potassium metaphosphate may have few circularity structure, such as potassium trimetaphosphate, potassium hexametaphosphate, like tetrapotassium tryophosphate structure.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packing
25Kgs/bag, in woven or kraft paper bags with inner bag , or as customer's requirements.
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
Keep in cool dry place.
Air transportation: arranged as ordinary goods.
- Shelf Life
12 months