Monoammonium Phosphate
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
Uses, Applications & Markets
Key applications
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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:
- Fertilizers: MAP is commonly used as a high-efficiency fertilizer, providing essential nutrients for plant growth, particularly in the initial stages of crop development.
- 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.
- 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.
- Food Industry: It is used as a food additive in the food industry, serving as an acidity regulator and leavening agent in baking products.
- 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.
- 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.
- Chemical Synthesis: MAP serves as a reagent in various chemical synthesis processes, including the production of other phosphorus-containing compounds.
- Detergents: It is used as a builder in detergent formulations to enhance the cleaning efficiency and to soften water.
- Electronics Industry: MAP is used in the electronics industry for etching and cleaning printed circuit boards (PCBs) and other electronic components.
- 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.