Chemical Name: Phosphoric Acid, Trihydroxidoxidophosphorus, Orthophosphoric Acid, Trihydroxylphosphine Oxide
Chemical Formula: H3PO4
CAS Number: 7664-38-2
Appearance: White solid or colorless
Packaging: Jerrican, drum, IBC tank, bulk
definition
Phosphoric acid is a mineral acid with the chemical formula H3PO4. It consists of hydrogen, phosphorus, and oxygen atoms in an aqueous solution. Phosphoric acid is an important chemical compound with a wide range of applications in industrial, agricultural, food production, and laboratory settings.
application area
- Food Processing: Phosphoric acid can be used for acidity regulation in beverages (e.g., colas), jam production, syrups, jams, and canned products. It can also be used in the production of cheese and dairy products.
- Agriculture and Fertilizer Production: Phosphoric acid is used as a source of phosphorus for plants. It is used in the production of fertilizers and soil conditioning in the agricultural sector.
- Chemical Industry: Phosphoric acid can be used as a catalyst, intermediate, or reagent in various chemical reactions.
- Rust Prevention and Cleaning Products: It can be used in rust prevention processes, cleaning products, and some metal surface coatings.
- Laboratory Applications: Phosphoric acid can be used as a reagent in chemical laboratories. It is preferred for synthetic reactions, analyses, and syntheses.
- Dental Products: It is a compound that can be used in some toothpastes and dental products.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Phosphoric acid can be used in the production or formulation of some medications.