- Ammonium phosphate
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For other uses, see Ammonium phosphate (disambiguation).
Ammonium phosphate[1] ammonium phosphateOther namestriammonium phosphateIdentifiers CAS number 10361-65-6 ChemSpider 140090 Jmol-3D images Image 1 - [O-]P([O-])([O-])=O.[NH4+].[NH4+].[NH4+]
Properties Molecular formula H12N3O4P Molar mass 149.09 g mol−1 Solubility in water 58.0 g/100 mL (25°C) Thermochemistry Std enthalpy of
formation ΔfHo298-1671.9 kJ/mol Related compounds Other anions Diammonium phosphate
Ammonium dihydrogen phosphateOther cations Sodium phosphate
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)Infobox references Ammonium phosphate is the salt of ammonia and phosphoric acid. It has the formula (NH4)3PO4 and consists of ammonium cations and phosphate anion. It is obtained as a crystalline powder upon mixing concentrated solutions of ammonia and phosphoric acid, or on the addition of excess of ammonia to the acid phosphate (NH4)2(HPO4). It is soluble in water, and the aqueous solution on boiling loses ammonia and the acid phosphate (NH4)(H2PO4) is formed.
Ammonium phosphate is used as an ingredient in some fertilizers as a high source of elemental nitrogen. It is also used as a flame retardant in thermoplastic compositions. It is also used in bread making to promote the growth of the yeast.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Lide, David R. (1998). Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (87 ed.). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. pp. 4–42, 5–19. ISBN 0-8493-0594-2.
- ^ http://www.freshpatents.com/Flame-retardant-composition-dt20051229ptan20050288402.php
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