Sodium Hexametaphosphate
HS Code: 28352940
CAS No: 68915-31-1
Sodium Hexametaphosphate is a white, crystalline powder or granular substance. It is a sodium polyphosphate compound with various industrial applications, primarily as a water treatment and food additive.
IUPAC Name:
Sodium Hexametaphosphate
Other Name or Common Name:
- Sodium Polyphosphate
- Graham's Salt
- Glassy Sodium
- Calgon (a trade name)
Appearance:
Sodium Hexametaphosphate typically appears as a white crystalline powder or granules.
Chemical Formula:
The chemical formula for Sodium Hexametaphosphate is (NaPO3)6, indicating the presence of sodium and multiple phosphate units.
Molecular Weight:
The molecular weight of Sodium Hexametaphosphate is approximately 611.77 g/mol.
Applications:
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Water Treatment: Sodium Hexametaphosphate is widely used in water treatment processes as a sequestrant and scale inhibitor. It helps prevent the formation of scale and deposits in water systems.
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Food and Beverage Industry: It is used as a food additive (E452) in various food and beverage products, including as a chelating agent, emulsifier, and sequestrant. It is often used in processed cheese, seafood, and certain meat products.
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Detergents and Cleaning Products: Sodium Hexametaphosphate is used in detergents and cleaning products for its water softening and anti-corrosive properties. It helps enhance the cleaning performance of detergents.
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Industrial Processes: It is used in various industrial processes, such as metal cleaning, textile manufacturing, and the prevention of scale buildup in boilers and cooling systems.
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Paints and Coatings: In the paint and coatings industry, it can be used as a dispersant to improve pigment dispersion and paint stability.
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Oil Drilling: In the oil and gas industry, it may be used in drilling fluids as a dispersant and deflocculant.
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Ceramics and Glass Manufacturing: Sodium Hexametaphosphate can be used as a flux in ceramics and glass manufacturing processes.
- Fire Retardants: In some fire retardant formulations, it may be used as a component to reduce flammability.
Packing Size: 25 Kg
Packing Type: HDPE Bag
Product Details
Product Details | Value |
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About us | Sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is a food additive and a softening agent for water and detergents. |
Categories | Aqua Chemicals |
HS Code | 28352940 |
CAS No | 68915-31-1 |
Form | Powder |
Packaging Size | 25 kg |
Packaging Type | HDPE Bag |
Color | white |
Grade Standard | Technical |
IUPAC- Name | Sodium Hexametaphosphate |
Molecular Formula | Na6P6O18 |
Appearance | white crystal |