Di Potassium Phosphate
Dipotassium phosphate (K2HPO4) is a highly water-soluble salt often used as a fertilizer and food additive as a source of phosphorus and potassium as well as a buffering agent. Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic is the dipotassium form of phosphoric acid, that can be used as an electrolyte replenisher and with radio-protective activity. Upon oral administration, potassium phosphate is able to block the uptake of the radioactive isotope phosphorus P 32 (P-32).
- Synonyms
- Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, Dipotassium hydrogenphosphate, Potassium phosphate dibasic, Potassium Hydrogen Phosphate, Dipotassium monophosphate, Potassium monohydrogen phosphate, Potassium monophosphate, Dipotassium orthophosphate
- Chemical Formula
- K2HPO4
- CAS Number
- 7758-11-4
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 174.176 g/mol
- Melting Point
- > 465 °C decomposes
- Density
- 2.44 g/cc
- Forms
- Liquid, Powder (dry), White
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Buffer agent
- Wastewater treatment
- Anti-freeze
- Water treatment
- Ceramics
- Pulp and paper
- Paint and Coatings
Industries
- Pulp & Paper
- CASE & Construction
- Water Treatment
- Agriculture
- Chemical Processing