Potassium dihydrogen phosphate (AR),500gm

Potassium dihydrogen phosphate (AR), also known as potassium monohydrogen phosphate or potassium orthophosphate, is an inorganic compound with the formula KH2PO4. It is a white, odorless, and tasteless solid that is soluble in water. Potassium dihydrogen phosphate is a salt of potassium and phosphoric acid.

Potassium dihydrogen phosphate is used in a variety of applications, including:

• Fertilizer: Potassium dihydrogen phosphate is a common ingredient in fertilizers. It provides potassium and phosphorus, which are essential nutrients for plant growth.
• Food additive: Potassium dihydrogen phosphate is used as a food additive. It is a buffering agent, which helps to regulate the pH of food. Potassium dihydrogen phosphate is also used as a preservative and a thickener.
• Buffering agent: Potassium dihydrogen phosphate is a buffering agent, which means that it can resist changes in pH. This makes it useful in a variety of applications, such as pH control in swimming pools and water treatment plants.
• Reagent: Potassium dihydrogen phosphate is used as a reagent in a variety of chemical reactions. For example, it is used to synthesize other chemicals, to precipitate proteins, and to analyze the concentration of other substances.
• Safety: Potassium dihydrogen phosphate is generally considered to be safe when used in moderation. However, it can be harmful if ingested in large quantities. It can also cause skin irritation and eye damage.

Here are some additional properties of potassium dihydrogen phosphate:

• Molecular formula: KH2PO4
• Molar mass: 136.084 g/mol
• Melting point: 253 °C (487 °F)
• Boiling point: 1300 °C (2372 °F)
• Density: 2.01 g/cm3
• Solubility in water: 140 g/100 mL (20 °C)
• pH: 4.5 (100 mM aqueous solution)