



Molecular Formula: K2HPO4/K2HPO4.3H2O Molecular Weight: 174.17/ 228.22
CAS No.: 7758-11-4/16788-57-1 EINECS No.:231-834-5
Properties: K2HPO4 (Anhydrous) is white powder, soluble in water easily and easy , insoluble in organic solvent;
K2HPO4 (Tryhydrate) is white or colorless crystal,it is stable under common temperature.
Common Applications for DKPA and DKP.3H2O
A. Buffering Agent
Application Fields: Laboratory, Pharmaceutical, Food
Function: Maintains pH stability in systems (pH range: 7.0–9.0)
B. Nutrient Fortifier
Added to feedstuffs and fertilizers to supplement phosphorus and potassium elements.
Choose Trihydrate when: Applications require gentle buffering (food, pharmaceuticals, microbial culture)
Conducting precision experiments sensitive to rapid pH fluctuations (e.g., cell culture)
Choose Anhydrous when:High purity is critical (e.g., electronic-grade chemicals)
Rapid ion release is needed (foliar fertilizers, flame retardants)
Processes demand low-moisture conditions (desiccant synthesis)
Critical Note: The two forms are NOT interchangeable!
Substituting industrial-grade anhydrous compound in food/pharmaceutical applications may cause safety risks due to impurities or hygroscopicity.
Packing and storage: In 25kg, store at a cool, dry and well ventilated place.
Shelf life: 2 years
Inspected Item | Specification Standard Anhydrous | Specification Standard (Trihydrate) | ||
Technical Grade | Food Grade | Technical Grade | Food Grade | |
Main Contents % ≥ | 98.0 | 98.0 | 98.0 | 98.0 |
P2O5 % ≥ | 40.0 | / | 30.5 | / |
K2O % ≥ | 53.0 | / | 40.5 | / |
pH value(10G/L) | 8.6-9.4 | 8.6-9.4 | 8.9-9.4 | 8.9-9.4 |
Fe % ≤ | 0.003 | / | 0.003 | / |
F % ≤ | / | 0.001 | / | 0.001 |
Heavy Metal(as Pb) % ≤ | 0.005 | 0.001 | 0.005 | 0.001 |
Arsenic ( as As) % ≤ | 0.01 | 0.0003 | 0.01 | 0.0003 |
Pb % ≤ | / | 0.0002 | / | 0.0002 |
Water Insoluble % ≤ | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Chloride(as Cl) % ≤ | 0.05 | / | 0.05 | / |
Loss on drying %≤ | 2.0 | 2.0 | 22-26 | 22-26 |
Appearance | White Powder | White Powder | White crystal | White crystal |
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