Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Base Chemicals Functions
- CAS No.
- 7778-53-2
- EC No.
- 231-907-1
- Technologies
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Applications
Tripotassium phosphate can be used as an emulsifier, foaming agent and whipping agent and other food additive. It is a potential antimicrobial agent in poultry processing combined with fatty acids.
Tripotassium phosphate is normally used as a fertilizer to make fertilizer compounds of N, P2O5, and K2O.
Properties
- Appearance
- White powder or granule
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Density | 2.564 | g/cm3 | |
Melting Point | 1340 | °C | - |
pH Value (1% Solution) | 11.5 - 12.5 | - | - |
Molecular Weight | 212.28 | - | - |
Assay (K3PO4) | min. 98 | % | - |
P2O5 | 32.8 approx | % | - |
K2O | approx. 65 | % | - |
Iron (Fe) | max. 0.01 | % | - |
Arsenic (As) | max. 0.001 | % | - |
Heavy metal (as Pb) | max. 0.005 | % | - |
Chloride (Cl) | max. 0.1 | % | - |
Water insoluble | max. 0.1 | % | - |
Loss on ignition | max. 1.0 | % | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Properties
It is soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol. Solution is alkaline, strong corrosive, and strong moisture absorption.
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