Monoammonium Phosphate

CAS# 7722-76-1

Product Description

Monoammonium phosphate (MAP) is a widely used chemical in various industrial applications due to its properties as a source of phosphorus and nitrogen. 

Product:

Monoammonium Phosphate

CAS:

7722-76-1

Synonym:

Ammonium phosphate monobasic; Ammonium dihydrogenphosphate;, Ammonium dihydrogen phosphate; Ammonium biphosphate; Phosphoric acid, monoammonium salt

Structure:

Typical Characteristics

Appearance

White crystals

Density

1.80 g/cm3

Melting point

190 °C (dec.)

Molecular Weight

115.03

Odor

Odorless

Purity

≥98%

Refractive index

1.525

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Monoammonium Phosphate used in many
industry applications

Monoammonium phosphate (MAP) is a widely used chemical in various industrial applications due to its properties as a source of phosphorus and nitrogen. Here are some of its key industrial uses:

  1. Fertilizers: MAP is commonly used as a high-efficiency fertilizer, providing essential nutrients for plant growth, particularly in the initial stages of crop development.
  2. Fire Extinguishers: It is used as a component in dry chemical fire extinguishers, particularly for Class A (ordinary combustibles) and Class B (flammable liquid) fires, due to its flame-retardant properties.
  3. Animal Feed: MAP is used as a feed additive in animal nutrition to ensure an adequate supply of phosphorus and nitrogen, which are crucial for the health and growth of livestock.
  4. Food Industry: It is used as a food additive in the food industry, serving as an acidity regulator and leavening agent in baking products.
  5. Water Treatment: MAP is employed in water treatment processes to prevent the formation of scale and corrosion in water systems and to improve the efficiency of water treatment chemicals.
  6. Metal Finishing: It is used in metal finishing processes as a component in rust removal and metal cleaning formulations, aiding in the preparation of metal surfaces for coating or plating.
  7. Chemical Synthesis: MAP serves as a reagent in various chemical synthesis processes, including the production of other phosphorus-containing compounds.
  8. Detergents: It is used as a builder in detergent formulations to enhance the cleaning efficiency and to soften water.
  9. Electronics Industry: MAP is used in the electronics industry for etching and cleaning printed circuit boards (PCBs) and other electronic components.
  10. Ceramics and Glass Manufacturing: It is used in the ceramics and glass manufacturing industries as a flux to lower the melting temperature and to improve the quality of the final products.