Description
SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE Extra Pure and synonym is Calgon S; Glassy sodium; Graham’s salt; Hexasodium metaphosphate; Metaphosphoric acid hexasodium salt.
- Sodium Hexametaphosphate 68% Pure
- Chemical Formula: (NaPO3)6
- Pack Size: 500gm
- Brand: LOBA
- Origin: India
Sodium hexametaphosphate (also known as Calgon) is a versatile chemical compound with a wide range of applications. It is often used in industries such as water treatment, detergents, and ceramics, and as a dispersing agent in various processes.
Here’s some key information about sodium hexametaphosphate:
Key Properties of Sodium Hexametaphosphate:
- Chemical Formula: (NaPO₃)₆
- Appearance: White, granular powder
- Solubility: Soluble in water, forming a polyphosphate solution.
- pH: Typically alkaline when dissolved in water.
Common Uses:
- Water Treatment: Used to soften water by sequestering calcium and magnesium ions, preventing scale buildup.
- Detergents and Dispersing Agents: Helps to prevent the precipitation of calcium and magnesium ions in detergents and acts as a dispersing agent in industrial processes like oil and gas drilling.
- Ceramics and Pigments: In ceramics, it acts as a deflocculant to improve the dispersion of clay particles in suspensions. It’s also used in the production of pigments.
- Food Industry: Used as a sequestrant to bind metal ions in foods and beverages (though use in food products is regulated and limited to specific concentrations).
- Cosmetics: It can be found in some cosmetic formulations as a stabilizer or emulsifier.
Handling and Storage:
- Storage: Keep in a dry place, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
- Safety: Although not highly toxic, sodium hexametaphosphate should be handled with care, wearing appropriate PPE, especially if handled in powder form, to avoid inhalation or skin contact.
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