E338 Phosphoric Acid, Ortho Phosphoric Acid, 7664-38-2

E338, Phosphoric Acid, Fosforus Acid, Ortho Phosphoric Acid, Polyphosphoric Acid, Acid Phosphoric, 7664-38-2

Phosphoric acid, also known as orthophosphoric acid, is a corrosive inorganic acid with the chemical formula H₃PO₄. It's commonly used in various industries, including agriculture, food, and pharmaceuticals. It acts as a sequestering agent, binding +2 charged atoms such as Fe²⁺, Cu²⁺, Ca²⁺, and Mg²⁺. This acid is tribasic, meaning it can donate three protons (H⁺ ions) in a chemical reaction.

In the food industry, phosphoric acid is often used as an acidity regulator and flavoring agent in beverages like colas. In agriculture, it's used in fertilizers to provide essential phosphorus for plant growth. In the pharmaceutical industry, it's used in the preparation of phosphate salts for medicinal purposes.

Phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄) has several notable properties:

1. Physical Properties:

   • Appearance: Colorless, odorless, and crystalline solid or a viscous liquid.

   • Chemical Name; Ortho Phosphoric Acid

   • Melting Point: 42.35°C (108.23°F).

   • Boiling Point: 213°C (415.4°F) (decomposes).

   • Density: 1.885 g/cm³ (liquid at 25°C).

   • Solubility: Highly soluble in water, forming a syrupy solution.

   • Molecular Formula (Phosphoric Acid); H3PO4

   • Molecular Weight; 97.994 g/mol

   • CAS Number; 7664-38-2

2. Chemical Properties:

   • Acidity: Phosphoric acid is a tribasic acid, meaning it can donate three protons (H⁺ ions) in a chemical reaction.

   • pH: A 1% solution has a pH of approximately 1.5.

   • Reactivity: It reacts with bases to form phosphate salts and with metals to produce hydrogen gas.

3. Uses:

   • Food Industry: Used as an acidity regulator and flavoring agent in beverages like colas.

   • Agriculture: Used in fertilizers to provide essential phosphorus for plant growth.

   • Pharmaceuticals: Used in the preparation of phosphate salts for medicinal purposes.

Phosphoric Acid is a corrosive inorganic acid. It is a sequestering agent that binds +2 charged atoms such as Fe+2, Cu+2, Ca+2 and Mg+2. It is a tribasic acid.

Other Names of Phosphoric Acid are as follows;
Orthophosphoric Acid
Trihydroxidooxidophosphorus
O-Phosphoric Acid
Polyphosphoric Acid
Acid Phosphoric
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It is made from the mineral phosphorus naturally found in the body. It works with calcium.

What are its Physical Properties?
It is a colorless, odorless and crystalline liquid or solid. The solid of pure phosphoric acid melts at 42.35 ° C. Its density is 1.834 g/cm3. Liquid phosphoric acid is found in concentrations of 75% and 85%. It has a corrosive effect when it comes into contact with metals and tissues. It can be mixed with water. Its flash point is not dangerous enough to cause fire. It is a stable compound under normal conditions.

What are its Chemical Properties?
It was first obtained in 1694 by dissolving phosphorus pentoxide in water. It is the most important component of the phosphorus element. It is used to produce phosphate salts.

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