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Sodium hexametaphosphate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Sodium hexametaphosphate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Sodium metaphosphate;Graham salt;Hexasodium metaphosphate |
| Chinese name | 六偏磷酸钠 |
| Chinese synonyms | 偏磷酸钠;偏磷酸六钠;格来汉氏盐;磷酸钠玻璃;六聚偏磷酸钠 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 10124-56-8 |
| EINECS No. | 233-343-1 |
| Molecular formula | (NaPO3)6 |
| Molecular weight | 611.77 |
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Technical indicators
Total phosphate (as P2O5) ≥68.0%; water-insoluble matter ≤0.05%; pH (1% aqueous solution) 5.8–7.0; iron ≤0.02%
Performance characteristics
Colorless glassy solid or white powder, highly hygroscopic, soluble in water
Application scenarios
Food quality improver, water softening agent, drilling fluid dispersant, papermaking, textiles