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Tri Sodium Phosphate
Trisodium phosphate (TSP) is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Na3PO4. It is a white, granular or crystalline solid, highly soluble in water, producing an alkaline solution. TSP is used as a cleaning agent, builder, lubricant, food additive, stain remover, and degreaser. As an item of commerce TSP is often partially hydrated and may range from anhydrous Na3PO4 to the dodecahydrate Na3PO4·12H2O. Most often it is found in white powder form. It can also be called trisodium orthophosphate or simply sodium phosphate.
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Trisodium phosphate (TSP) is a versatile chemical with applications across various industries due to its properties as a cleaning agent, pH adjuster, and water softener. Here’s a look at the primary industries that use trisodium phosphate:
- Cleaning and Maintenance Industry
- Household Cleaning Products: TSP is used in household cleaning products as a powerful degreaser and stain remover. It helps in cleaning surfaces like walls, floors, and appliances.
- Industrial Cleaners: It is used in industrial cleaning solutions to remove grease, grime, and other contaminants from machinery and equipment. It is effective in heavy-duty cleaning tasks.
- Preparation for Painting: TSP is often used to clean surfaces before painting to remove dirt, grease, and other residues, ensuring better adhesion of paint.
- Water Treatment Industry
- Water Softening: TSP is used in water treatment as a water softener. It helps to remove calcium and magnesium ions from hard water, preventing scaling in pipes and appliances.
- pH Adjustment: It is used to adjust the pH of water in various treatment processes to ensure optimal conditions for chemical reactions and treatment efficacy.
- Food and Beverage Industry
- Food Processing: TSP is used as a food additive and pH adjuster in the food processing industry. It helps in controlling acidity and improving the texture of certain food products.
- Cleaning Equipment: It is used in the cleaning of food processing equipment and facilities to ensure hygiene and prevent contamination.
- Chemical Industry
- pH Buffering: TSP is used in chemical formulations as a pH buffer to maintain stable pH levels in various products and processes.
- Chemical Manufacturing: It is used in the synthesis of other chemicals and as a reactant in various chemical reactions.
- Agriculture Industry
- Fertilizer Additive: TSP is used in fertilizers as a source of phosphorus and sodium. It provides essential nutrients to plants and improves soil fertility.
- Soil Conditioning: It can be used to condition soil, improving its structure and nutrient content.
- Construction Industry
- Concrete Cleaning: TSP is used to clean concrete surfaces before sealing or coating. It helps to remove oil, grease, and other contaminants from concrete surfaces.
- Surface Preparation: It is used in surface preparation for masonry and other construction materials to ensure proper adhesion of coatings and finishes.
- Detergent Industry
- Laundry Detergents: TSP is used as a builder in laundry detergents to enhance the effectiveness of surfactants and improve cleaning performance.
- Dishwashing Detergents: It is used in dishwashing detergents to remove grease and residues from dishes and utensils.
- Textile Industry
- Dye Fixation: TSP is used in textile processing to fix dyes and improve color fastness. It helps in the fixation of dyes on fabrics and ensures consistent coloration.
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Drilling Fluids: TSP is used in drilling fluids to maintain the pH and control the viscosity of the fluid during drilling operations.
- Pulp and Paper Industry
- Paper Production: TSP is used in the pulp and paper industry to control pH levels during the production process. It helps in maintaining the quality of paper products.
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Buffer Solutions: TSP is used in the pharmaceutical industry to prepare buffer solutions that maintain stable pH levels during drug formulation and testing.
- Metal Treatment
- Cleaning and Etching: TSP is used in metal treatment processes for cleaning and etching metal surfaces, preparing them for further processing or coating.
- Water-Based Paints
- Paint Preparation: TSP is used to prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning and degreasing them, ensuring better adhesion and a smoother finish.
Trisodium phosphate’s effectiveness as a cleaning agent, pH adjuster, and water softener makes it valuable across these diverse industrial applications, contributing to better performance and efficiency in various processes.
CAS Number | 7601-54-9 |
Chemical formula | Na3PO4 |
Molar mass | 163.939 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | White, granular or crystalline solid |
Density | 2.536 g/cm3 (17.5 °C, anhydrous) |
1.62 g/cm3 (20 °C, dodecahydrate)[2][3][4] | |
Melting point | 1,583 °C (2,881 °F; 1,856 K) (anhydrous)[3] |
73.4 °C (164.1 °F; 346.5 K) (dodecahydrate)[4] | |
Boiling point | 100 °C (212 °F; 373 K) (dodecahydrate) decomposes[4] |
Solubility in water | anhydrous:[3] |
5.4 g/(100 mL) (0 °C) | |
12 g/(100 mL) (20 °C)[5] | |
14.5 g/(100 mL) (25 °C) | |
23.3 g/(100 mL) (40 °C) | |
94.6 g/(100 mL) (100 °C) | |
dodecahydrate:[4] | |
28.3 g/(100 mL) (20 °C) | |
Solubility | Insoluble in ethanol, carbon disulfide[4] |
Basicity (pKb) | 2.23 |
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- 25 KG PP Bags
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