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About Potassium Phosphate Dibasic Anhydrous, ACS Grade
Potassium phosphate dibasic anhydrous, often abbreviated as K2HPO4, is a chemical compound composed of potassium (K+), hydrogen (H+), and phosphate (PO43-) ions. The "anhydrous" designation indicates that it does not contain any water molecules within its crystal structure.
Common Uses and Applications
- Buffering Agent: Potassium phosphate dibasic anhydrous is commonly used as a buffering agent in various biochemical and molecular biology applications. It helps maintain a stable pH in solutions, particularly in the physiological range.
- Fertilizer: It is used in agriculture as a source of potassium and phosphorus, essential nutrients for plant growth.
- Food Additive: It may be used as a food additive in certain products, primarily as a pH regulator or stabilizer.
- Laboratory Reagent: It is used as a reagent in various chemical and biochemical experiments and analyses.
Industries
- R&D/Laboratory
- Food and Beverage
- Agriculture
Chemistry Table
| 7758-11-4 | |
| K2HPO4 | |
| 174.18 |
Potassium Phosphate Dibasic Anhydrous, ACS Grade Specifications
| Assay | Min 98.0% |
| pH of a 5% Solution @ 25°C | 8.5-9.6 |
| Insoluble Matter | 0.01% |
| Loss on Drying @ 105°C | 1.0% |
| Chloride | 0.003% |
| Nitrogen Compounds | 0.001% |
| Sulfate | 0.005% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | 5 ppm |
| Iron | 0.001% |
| Sodium | 0.05% |
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