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Sodium pyrophosphate, anhydrous, tech., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Water softener, metal cleaner, soap and synthetic detergent builder, general sequestering agent, in electrodeposition of metals.Sodium pyrophosphate is used in water softener, detergent, emulsifying agent, metal cleaner and nutritional supplement. It acts as a buffering agent, thickening agent and dispersing agent. It also acts as a tartar control agent in toothpaste and dental floss. In addition, it is used as a chelating agent in antimicrobial studies. It is also used as a food additive in common foods such as chicken nuggets, crab meat and canned tuna.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
- Water softener, metal cleaner, soap and synthetic detergent builder, general sequestering agent, in electrodeposition of metals
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 988°C |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Granules |
Quantity | 1 kg |
Linear Formula | Na4P2O7 |
Merck Index | 14,9240 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,with slow hydrolysis to sodium orthophosphateSoluble in water; Insoluble in ethyl alcohol. |
Formula Weight | 265.9 |
Grade | Technical |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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