Mono Potassium Phosphate / Potassium Phosphate Monobasic / Mono basic Potassium Phosphate / Potassium Di hydrogen Phosphate / Mono Potassium Orthophosphate manufacturer in India. Also known as potassium dihydrogen phosphate, is a soluble salt of potassium and the dihydrogen phosphate ion which is used as a fertilizer, a food additive and a fungicide. It is a source of phosphorous and potassium. It is also a buffering agent.
- Cas No:
- 7778-77-0
- Formula:
- KH2PO4
- Molecular Weight:
- 136.09
- Character:
- Colorless crystal or as a white, granular or crystalline powder, stable in air, Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol.
- Packaging:
- 50 Kg. HDPE bags with polyliner inside.
- Storage:
- Store in tight container.
Available Grade & Specification
| Item | FCC | USNF |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | NLT 98.0% of KH2PO4 after drying | NLT 98.0% &NMT 100.5% of KH2PO4 after drying |
| Identification | Positive | Positive |
| pH ( 1 in 100 ) | 4.2 – 4.7 | |
| Arsenic | 3 PPM Max | 3PPM Max |
| Heavy metals | 0.002% Max | |
| Organic volatile impurities | Meets the requirement | |
| Sodium | Pass the test | |
| Loss on drying | NMT 1.0% | NMT 1.0% |
| Lead | 2PPM Max | 5PPM Max as Pb |
| Fluoride | 10 PPM Max | 0.001% Max |
| Insoluble substances | NMT 0.2% | NMT 0.2% Max |
Application & Industries
Medicine / Pharmaceuticals
Pharmacentic aid as buffering agent, In buffers for pH determination
Food
Baking powder Mfg, In fermentation as nutrient solution and yeast food, Buffer and sequestrant in food.