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.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| 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 |