Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate

CAS# 7320-34-5

Product Description

Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate is a versatile chemical compound with various industrial applications due to its properties as a buffering agent, dispersing agent, and sequestrant. 

Product:

Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate

CAS:

7320-34-5

Synonym:

Potassium diphosphate tetrabasic; Tetrapotassium diphosphate

Structure:

Typical Characteristics

Appearance

White powder

Density

2.33 g/cm3

Melting point

1300 °C

Molecular Weight

330.34

Odor

Odorless

Purity

97%

Refractive index

1.425

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Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate used in many
industry applications

Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate is a versatile chemical compound with various industrial applications due to its properties as a buffering agent, dispersing agent, and sequestrant. Here are some of its key industrial uses:

  1. Detergents and Cleaners: Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate is used in the formulation of detergents and cleaning agents to enhance cleaning efficiency by softening water, breaking down dirt, and preventing the redeposition of soil.
  2. Water Treatment: It acts as a sequestrant in water treatment processes, helping to prevent the formation of scale and corrosion in water systems by binding with metal ions.
  3. Food Industry: In the food industry, it serves as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and texturizer in various processed foods, improving texture and stability.
  4. Metal Treatment: Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate is used in metal treatment and electroplating processes to prepare metal surfaces and prevent oxidation.
  5. Textile Industry: It is employed in the textile industry as a buffering agent and dispersing agent to enhance dyeing processes and improve the quality of dyed fabrics.
  6. Ceramics and Clay Processing: This compound is used in ceramics and clay processing to disperse clay particles uniformly, improving the workability and quality of ceramic products.
  7. Oil and Gas Industry: In the oil and gas industry, tetrapotassium pyrophosphate is used as a drilling mud additive to control viscosity and stabilize the drilling fluid.
  8. Paper Industry: It is used in the paper industry as a dispersant to improve the dispersion of fillers and pigments, enhancing the quality of paper products.
  9. Personal Care Products: Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate is used in personal care products, such as toothpaste, as a tartar control agent and to improve product stability.