Sodium phosphate, dibasic
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Description
White, crystalline, hygroscopic powder. Dibasic sodium phosphate, or DSP, occurs in several hydrated forms from anhydrous to dodecahydrate. It is used in the manufacture of dyes, fertilizers, detergents, ceramics, and enamels. DSP is used as a sequestrant, emulsifier, and fire retardant. It acts as a mordant in dyeing and is used for weighting silk. DSP is also used as a replacement for borax in soldering and brazing. In addition, DSP is used in bleach baths for color photographs.
Synonyms and Related Terms
DSP; disodium phosphate; secondary sodium orthophosphate; disodium hydrogen phosphate; phosphate of soda; Sorensen's phosphate (dihydrate)
Other Properties
Soluble in water, ethanol.
| Composition | Na2HPO4 - xH2O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7558-79-4 |
| Melting Point | 240 |
| Density | 2.07 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 141.96 |
| Refractive Index | 1.4412, 1.4424, 1.4526 |
Hazards and Safety
Nonflammable.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
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- Thomas C. Jester (ed.), Twentieth-Century Building Materials, McGraw-Hill Companies, Washington DC, 1995
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- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index = 1.4412, 1.4424, 1.4526