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Tri Sodium Citrate
Chemical Product
Tri Sodium Citrate
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Molecular Formula | Na3C6H5O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 258.07 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 150 °C (decomposes) |
| Density | 1.897 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Flash Point | Not applicable |
| Chemical Stability | Stable under normal conditions, non-flammable |
Tri Sodium Citrate is a sodium salt of citric acid commonly used in food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and in water treatment.
- Food and Beverages: Used as a preservative, flavor enhancer, and acidity regulator.
- Pharmaceuticals: Applied in intravenous solutions to manage electrolytes and to act as an anticoagulant.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in cleaning products and as a buffering agent in various chemical formulations.
- Water Treatment: Used as a sequestrant to control water hardness and as a dispersing agent.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties | Data |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Molecular Formula | Na3C6H5O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 258.07 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 150 °C (decomposes) |
| Density | 1.897 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Flash Point | Not applicable |
| Chemical Stability | Stable under normal conditions, non-flammable |