Basic information
Chinese name: tripotassium phosphate
English name: Potassium Phosphate Tribasic
Chinese alias: tripotassium phosphate; edible tripotassium phosphate; potassium orthophosphate
English alias: Tripotassium Orthophosphate; Phosphoricacid, Tripotassiumsalt; Tkp; Tri-Potassium Orthophosphate; Tripotassium Phosphate; Potassiumphosphatetribasick3po4; Potassium O-Phosphate; phosphoric acid, monopotassium salt
CAS Number: 7778-53-2
Molecular formula: K3PO4
Molecular weight: 137.0935
Collapse edit this paragraph of physical data
Properties Colorless orthorhombic crystal or white crystalline powder.
Melting point 1340℃
Relative density 2.564
Solubility: soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol. The aqueous solution is strongly alkaline.
The main purpose of this paragraph
Used in the manufacture of liquid soap, high-quality paper, refined gasoline; used as an emulsifier, fortifier, flavoring agent, and meat binder in the food industry; also used as a fertilizer
