Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Agrochemical Functions
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Molecular formula
- K₂HPO₄
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Agrochemicals Features
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Use Level
- max. 18 mg/L (potable water treatment)
- Product Applications
- Antifreeze: DKP is used in conjunction with borates, nitrates and/or silicates to provide corrosion inhibition in ethylene glycol antifreeze.
- Industrial Uses: DKP is used as an industrial reagent, in enamel production, and as a paper processing aid.
- Liquid Fertilizers: DKP provides a chloride-free source of potassium and phosphorus for low salt index liquid fertilizers.
- Waste Treatment: nutrient source in biological waste treatment.
- Potable Water Treatment: ICL Specialty Products Inc. Dipotassium Phosphate conforms to the requirements of ANSI/NSF Standard 60. Used for corrosion and scale control.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Molecular Weight 174.18 - - - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Relative Density 0.86 - 1.13 g/cc - Solubility in Water (at 25°C) 170 g/100g - Melting Point 253 °C - pH (as a 1% solution at 25°C) 9 - - Chemical Formula K₂HPO₄ - - Appearance White powder or granules - - - Characteristics
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Loss on Drying max. 2 % - Insoluble Substances max. 0.2 % - Pyrophosphate Content max. 2 % -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Grade
Packaging & Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 18 months