Phosphoric acid
Description
A colorless, odorless crystalline solid that is usually sold as an aqueous solution. Phosphoric acid is produced from phosphate rock deposits by either a wet process or a heat process. It is used in the manufacture of sugar, gelatin, soaps, detergents, (material) polishes, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals. Phosphoric acid is also used to an etch stone or metal stone lithograph plates. Phosphoric acid solutions (10-20%) have also been used to clean iron, copper, brass, and bronze (Stambolov et. al 1987).
Synonyms and Related Terms
orthophosphoric acid; phosphorous dephlogisticated
Other Properties
Soluble in water, ethanol.
pH of 0.1N solution=1.5
| Composition | H3PO4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7664-38-2 |
| Melting Point | 42.35 |
| Density | 1.834 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 98.0 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Burns skin and eyes on contact. Corrosive to iron containing metals.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card
Additional Information
Stambolov, Bleck, Eichelmann, Korrosion ud Konservierung von Kunst ind Kulturgut aus Metall, Weimar, 1987.(Corrosion and Conservation of Metallic Artworks and Culture Material)
Authority
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- External source or communication, External source or communication Comment: Goran Budja, Feb. 2006. additional information citation