Ammonium phosphate dibasic
Description
Ordorless, colorless crystals that is used to fireproof textiles, paper, wood, and baskets. Ammonium phosphate dibasic is also used as a flux for soldering Tin, Copper, Brass, and Zinc.
Synonyms and Related Terms
secondary ammonium phosphate; diammonium hydrogen phosphate
Other Properties
Soluble in water forming solution with pH about 8.
Insoluble in alcohol, acetone.
Used for the detection of magnesium (Anrnold 1994).
| Composition | (NH4)2HPO4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7783-28-0 |
| Density | 1.62 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 132.06 |
Hazards and Safety
Harmful if swallowed. Contact causes irritation.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Additional Information
° Arnold, Studies in Conservation (29) 1994
Authority
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 576
- External source or communication Comment: detection of magnesium - Arnold, Studies in Conservation (29) 1994
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammonium_phosphate (Accessed Mar. 20, 2006)