Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate is an inorganic compound used primarily in industrial applications as a dispersing agent, detergent, and in water treatment.
- Water Treatment: Used as a sequestering agent to soften water.
- Detergents: Applied in cleaning products to break down oils and grease.
- Textile Industry: Used as a dispersing agent in dyeing and fabric processing.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of other phosphate compounds.
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
Na2H2P2O7
Molecular Weight
220.03 g/mol
Melting Point
400 °C (decomposes)
Density
1.83 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, reacts with strong acids