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Phosphoric Acid is a colorless, odorless, and non-volatile acid commonly used in fertilizers, food additives, and in various industrial processes.
- Fertilizers: Used in the production of phosphate fertilizers.
- Food Industry: Applied as an acidulant in soft drinks, food processing, and flavoring.
- Industrial Applications: Used in metal treatment, rust removal, and as a catalyst in chemical manufacturing.
- Water Treatment: Used to adjust the pH in water treatment processes.
Appearance
Colorless, viscous liquid
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
H3PO4
Molecular Weight
98.00 g/mol
Boiling Point
158 °C
Density
1.88 g/cm³
Solubility
Miscible with water
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, corrosive to metals
IUPAC Name
phosphoric acid
Summenformel
H3PO4
Molekulargewicht
98.00 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
OP(=O)(O)O
InChIKey
NBIIXXVUZAFLBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H290 May be corrosive to metals
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H313 May be harmful in contact with skin
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H370 Causes damage to organs
H402 Harmful to aquatic life
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