Trisodium Phosphate (TSP)
Chemical Information:
1. Formula: Na3PO4
2. Molecular weight: 163.94 g/mol
3. CAS number: 7601-54-9
4. EINECS number: 231-509-8
Properties:
1. Appearance: White crystalline powder
2. Solubility: Soluble in water (65 g/100 mL)
3. Density: 2.52 g/cm³
4. Melting point: 1000°C (1832°F)
5. pH (1% solution): 12-13
Uses:
1. Cleaning agent (detergents, degreasers)
2. Food processing (emulsifier, stabilizer)
3. Pharmaceuticals (excipient, buffering agent)
4. Water treatment (corrosion inhibitor)
5. Textile and paper manufacturing
Applications:
1. Industrial cleaning (equipment, surfaces)
2. Food industry (meat, poultry, seafood processing)
3. Pharmaceuticals (tablets, capsules, injections)
4. Water treatment (boiler water, cooling towers)
5. Textile and paper manufacturing (bleaching, sizing)
