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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