Tri Sodium Phosphate is an inorganic compound used in water treatment, detergents, and as a cleaning agent.
- Water Treatment: Used as a water softener and to control pH in water treatment.
- Detergents: Applied in detergents and soaps as a builder to enhance cleaning efficiency.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of other chemicals and as a buffering agent.
- Cleaning Products: Used as a cleaning agent to remove grease and stains.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Molecular Formula |
Na3PO4 |
| Molecular Weight |
163.94 g/mol |
| Melting Point |
1,068 °C |
| Density |
2.536 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Flash Point |
Not applicable |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions but reacts with acids |