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== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | White granular crystals. Potassium phosphate monobasic is used as a [ | + | White granular crystals. Potassium phosphate monobasic is used as a [[buffer|buffering agent]]. |
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
potassium phosphate monobasic; potassium dihydrogen phosphate | potassium phosphate monobasic; potassium dihydrogen phosphate | ||
− | [ | + | == Risks == |
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+ | * Contact or inhalation may cause irritation. | ||
+ | * ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=P285500&productDescription=POT+PHOSPHATE+MONO+CR+ACS+500G&vendorId=VN00033897&countryCode=US&language=en SDS] | ||
− | == | + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== |
Soluble in water. pH = 4.4-4.7 | Soluble in water. pH = 4.4-4.7 | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
− | | 253 | + | | 253 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
− | | 2.34 | + | | 2.34 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ||
− | | 400 (dec) | + | | 400 C (dec) |
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− | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
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* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 7542 | * ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 7542 |
Latest revision as of 10:36, 25 August 2022
Description
White granular crystals. Potassium phosphate monobasic is used as a buffering agent.
Synonyms and Related Terms
potassium phosphate monobasic; potassium dihydrogen phosphate
Risks
- Contact or inhalation may cause irritation.
- ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water. pH = 4.4-4.7
Composition | KH2PO4 |
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CAS | 7778-77-0 |
Melting Point | 253 C |
Density | 2.34 g/ml |
Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 136.09 |
Boiling Point | 400 C (dec) |
Resources and Citations
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 7542
- Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings, J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990