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Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State
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White crystals
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Melting Point
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252-253°C
(Decomposes)
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Specific Gravity
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2.33-2.34
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Solubility in Water
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Readily soluble
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PH
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4.5 (1% sol)
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NFPA Ratings
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Health: 1;
Flammability: 0; Reactivity:0
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Flash Point
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Not considered to
be a fire hazard
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Stability
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Stable under
ordinary conditions
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Applications
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Mono potassium phosphate is used as a K & P
fertilizer itself and as an effective fertilizer component. It is used to
produce metaphosphates.
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Sales Specification
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Appearance
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White
or achromaticity crystal
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Assay
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98.0%
Min
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Moisture
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2.5%
Max
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PH
(1% water solution)
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4.3-4.7
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Water
insoluble
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0.2%
Max
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Fe
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0.003%
Max
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K2O
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33.9%
Min
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As
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0.005%
Max
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Cl
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0.2%
Max
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Heavy
metal (Pb)
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0.005%
Max
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