Monosodium phosphate 0AQ
General Product Information
| Artikel | Monosodium phosphate 0AQ |
| Synonyms | Sodium dihydrogen phosphate anhydrate, Monobasic sodium phosphate, MSP, Sodium biphosphate |
| CAS No. | 7558-80-7 |
| EEG No. | – |
| EINECS No. | 231-449-2 |
| IMO | – |
| Tariff Code | 28352200 |
| UN No. | – |
| VLG/ADR | – |
Description
Sodium phosphate monobasic is an inorganic salt consisting mainly of sodium (Na), phosphorus (P) and oxygen (O). It is an important chemical salt used as a buffer in chemical reactions. It is used in both industry and laboratories because of its excellent solubility in water and versatility in various chemical Applications.
Characteristics
- Odor: –
- Hygroscopic: –
- Color: White.
- Grade: Technical.
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water.
- Taste: –
- Shape: Crystals or powder.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Chemical Structure | NaH2PO4 |
| Molar Weight | 119.98 g/mol |
| Melting Point | Approx. 60°C. |
| Boiling Point | – |
| Density | – |
| Refractive Index | – |
| pH | 4.5 – 5.0 (on 1% solution) |
Applications
Monosodium phosphate is applied in various ways, for instance:
1. Laboratories
It is useful in laboratories for regulating pH in solutions used at experiments.
2. Water Treatment
It is widely used in the water treatment industry, especially in cooling water treatment systems and in systems designed to prevent the accumulation of scale. It helps at maintaining proper pH and preventing corrosion.
Interessing Links
- CAS Common Chemistry – Monosodium phosphate
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – For chemical information and regulations.
- PubChem – Monosodium phosphate – Chemical information by the National Library of Medicine of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NIH-NCBI).
- Wikipedia – Monosodium phosphate