Phosphorus Pentoxide is a white powder and one of the most powerful dehydrating agents. It reacts violently with water to form phosphoric acid.
- Chemical Synthesis: Dehydrating and condensing agent.
- Phosphate Production: Raw material for phosphoric acid and phosphate esters.
- Desiccant: Drying agent for gases and liquids.
- Specialty Glass: Raw material for phosphate glasses.