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Sodium hexametaphosphate
| General | |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 10124-56-8 |
| Chemical formula | (NaPO3)6 |
| Appearance | White, odorless, crystalline powder |
| Physical | |
| Formula weight | 611.77 |
| Melting point | ? |
| Boiling point | ? |
| Density | 1.2 g/cm3 |
| Crystal structure | ? |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in water |
| Safety | |
| Ingestion | ? |
| Inhalation | Irritant |
| Skin | ? |
| Eyes | Irritant |
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SI units were used where possible. Unless otherwise stated, standard conditions were used. | |
Sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is used as a sequestrant and has application in a wide variety of industries. It is also used as a food additive.
Other names
- Calgon S
- glassy sodium
- Graham's salt
- hexasodium metaphosphate
- hexasodium salt
- metaphosphoric acid
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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