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Sodium Hexametaphosphate

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Chemical Product

Sodium Hexametaphosphate

    Synonyms:
    Glassmaker's Water, Calgon
    Molecular Formula:
    Na6P6O18
    Cas Number:
    10124-56-8
    Molecular Weight:
    611.76 g/mol
    Product Description:
    Sodium Hexametaphosphate is a sodium salt of metaphosphoric acid used primarily as a dispersing agent, water softener, and in the production of detergents.
    Applications:
    - Water Treatment: Used as a water softener to reduce calcium and magnesium ions. - Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of detergents, fertilizers, and other phosphate compounds. - Textile Industry: Used as a dispersing agent in dyeing and fabric processing. - Food Industry: Sometimes used as an additive to modify texture in certain food products.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
Appearance White, odorless crystalline powder
Odor Odorless
Molecular Formula Na6P6O18
Molecular Weight 611.76 g/mol
Melting Point 550 °C
Density 2.48 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water
Flash Point Not applicable
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, but hygroscopic and should be kept dry
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
Sodium Hexametaphosphate is a sodium salt of metaphosphoric acid used primarily as a dispersing agent, water softener, and in the production of detergents.
- Water Treatment: Used as a water softener to reduce calcium and magnesium ions. - Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of detergents, fertilizers, and other phosphate compounds. - Textile Industry: Used as a dispersing agent in dyeing and fabric processing. - Food Industry: Sometimes used as an additive to modify texture in certain food products.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
Appearance White, odorless crystalline powder
Odor Odorless
Molecular Formula Na6P6O18
Molecular Weight 611.76 g/mol
Melting Point 550 °C
Density 2.48 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water
Flash Point Not applicable
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, but hygroscopic and should be kept dry