Tetra Sodium Pyrophosphate is an inorganic compound used in a variety of industries including water treatment, ceramics, and detergents.
- Water Treatment: Used as a water softener and a sequestrant.
- Detergents: Applied as a dispersing agent in laundry detergents and dishwashing powders.
- Ceramics: Used in the production of ceramics to improve the material properties.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of other chemicals and as a stabilizer.
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
Na4P2O7
Molecular Weight
230.06 g/mol
Melting Point
950 °C
Density
2.535 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions but reacts with acids