Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate
Other Food Additives 2025-03-02
Product name: Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate It is an inorganic compound, mainly used in cyanide free electroplating, surface treatment, high-grade detergents, paint coatings, detergents, dispersants, buffers.
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate |
| CAS Number | 7320-34-5 |
| Molecular Formula | K4O7P2 |
| Molecular Weight | 330.336 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
| Melting Point | 1109 ºC (lit.) |
| Density | 2.33 g/cm³ (or 2.534 for some sources) |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol |
| pH of 1% Solution | 10.0-11.0 |
| Usage | Food emulsifier, water softener, rust remover, electroplating solution, etc. |
| Safety | May cause skin and eye irritation. Avoid inhalation and contact with skin. |
Description
White powder or lump. The relative density is 2.534. Melting point 1109 ℃. Soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol. The aqueous solution is alkaline.
Applications
It is mainly used for cyanide free electroplating, replacing sodium cyanide as a complexing agent for electroplating. Analytical reagent, hydrogen peroxide stabilizer, electroplating, soap filler. For cyanide free electroplating, dyeing, refining clay, etc. In the food industry, it is used as emulsifier, tissue improver, chelating agent and raw material of alkaline water for flour products.
Specification
Specification Packing 25kg/ bag or as per requirement. Storage Store in a cool dry place.
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