What is Phosphoric Acid (H3PO4)?
Phosphoric Acid (H3PO4) is a clear, colorless, and strongly acidic liquid, possessing an odor as well. Its primary usage is for the manufacture of phosphate fertilizers but it finds use in a broad range of other industries, agricultural and chemical activities. Phosphoric Acid is one of the key raw materials for synthesizing a variety of phosphate chemicals and is an important element of many processes in different industries and branches.
Common Applications
- Fertilizer Production: It is used for the production of phosphate fertilizers of which assist in plant growth, agriculture, and farming as well.
- Food & Beverage: It is used in soft drinks, processed foods, and other food additives as an acidulant and a flavoring agent.
- Water Treatment: It is used as a pH reagent and for preventing water scaling in cooling systems as well as in boilers.
- Chemical Manufacturing: It is used as raw materials in the preparation of surfactants, detergents, and various other chemical intermediates.
- Metal Treatment: This is used for the cleaning and treatment of metals, especially when preparing the surface of steel for further processing.
- Pharmaceuticals: This is applied in the preparation of pharmaceuticals as well as other formulations with acidifying agents within the drugs.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Purity | 85% min |
| Appearance | Colorless, Transparent Liquid |
| Melting Point | 1.685 g/cm³ |
| Packaging | 25kg drums, 50 kg drums, Custom packaging available |
