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About Potassium Phosphate Monobasic Crystal, ACS Grade
Potassium phosphate monobasic, often abbreviated as KH2PO4, is a chemical compound composed of potassium (K+), hydrogen (H+), and phosphate (PO43-) ions. It is also known as monopotassium phosphate or potassium dihydrogen phosphate.
Common Uses and Applications
- Buffering Agent: Potassium phosphate monobasic 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 acidic 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 as a source of phosphorus.
- Laboratory Reagent: It is used as a reagent in chemical and biochemical experiments and analyses.
Industries
- Food & Beverage
- R&D/Laboratory
- Agriculture
Chemistry Table
| 7778-77-0 | |
| KH2PO4 | |
| 136.09 |
Potassium Phosphate Monobasic Crystal, ACS Grade Specifications
| Assay | Min 99.0% |
| pH of a 5% Solution @ 25°C | 4.1-4.5 |
| Insoluble Matter, Calcium and Ammonium Hydroxide Ppt | 0.01% |
| Loss on Drying @ 105°C | 0.2% |
| Chloride | 0.001% |
| Nitrogen Compounds | 0.001% |
| Sulfate | 0.003% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | 0.001% |
| Iron | 0.002% |
| Sodium | 0.005% |
Safety and Shipping Information
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