sodium hexametaphosphate
Synonym(s):Sodium Hexametaphosphate;Sodium polyphosphate;SHMP;Calgon;Hexasodium Metaphosphate
- CAS NO.:10124-56-8
- Empirical Formula: H7NaO18P6
- Molecular Weight: 503.87
- MDL number: MFCD00136045
- EINECS: 233-343-1
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-10-24 21:11:45
What is sodium hexametaphosphate?
Chemical properties
white granular solid
Chemical properties
The sodium polyphosphates class consists of several amorphous, water soluble polyphosphates composed of linear chains of metaphosphate units, (NaPO3)x where x ≥ 2, terminated by Na2PO4- groups. They are usually identified by their Na2O/ P2O5 ratio or their P2O5 content. The Na2O/P2O5 ratios vary from about 1.3 for sodium tetrapolyphosphate, where x = approximately 4; through about 1.1 for Graham’s salt, commonly called sodium hexametaphosphate, where x = 13 to 18; to about 1.0 for the higher molecular weight sodium polyphosphates, where x = 20 to 100 or more. The pH of their solution varies from about 3 to 9. For additional details of description, refer to Burdock (1997).
The Uses of sodium hexametaphosphate
sodium hexametaphosphate is a chelating agent and a corrosion inhibitor. This is an inorganic salt.
The Uses of sodium hexametaphosphate
For industrial use, such as oil field, paper-making, textile, dyeing, petrochemical industry,tanning industry, metallurgical industry and building material industry, It is mainly used as a water sortening agent in solution for printing, dyeing ,and boiler; Diffusant in papermersing medium, high temperature agglomerant,detergent and soil analytical chemistry reagent,
The Uses of sodium hexametaphosphate
Sodium Hexametaphosphate is a sequestrant and moisture binder that is very soluble in water but dissolves slowly. solutions have a ph of 7.0. it permits peanuts to be salted in the shell by making it possible for the salt brine to penetrate the peanuts. in canned peas and lima beans, it functions as a tenderizer when added to the water used to soak or scald the vegetables prior to canning. it improves whipping properties in whipping proteins. it functions as a seques- trant for calcium and magnesium, having the best sequestering power of all the phosphates. it prevents gel formation in sterilized milk. it is also termed sodium metaphosphate and graham’s salt.
Preparation
Sodium hexametaphosphate is prepared by heating monosodium phosphate (NaH2PO4) rapidly to a clear melt, which occurs slightly above 625°C. Rapid chilling of this melt produces a very soluble glass, which is then crushed or milled.
Agricultural Uses
Sodium metaphosphate is the salt of metaphosphoric acid
having a molecular formula (NaPO3)n, where n ranges
from 3 to 10 (for cyclic molecules) or may be much larger
(for polymers).
Cyclic molecules have alternate phosphorus and
oxygen atoms in the rings and start with trimetaphosphate
(NaPO3)3 to at least decametaphosphate.
Sodium hexametaphosphate may be a polymer where n is
between 10 and 20.
Vitreous sodium phosphates have a Na2O:P2O5 ratio
near unity and are called Graham's salts. The average
number of phosphorus atoms in these vitreous glasses
ranges from 25 to infinity.
Industrial uses
Sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) or water glass Na6P6O18 is basically the salt of metaphosphoric acid. SHMP is difficult to dissolve. By mixing SHMP for 1-3 h, a solution of 8-10% can be obtained. The pH of this solution is about 5. Because of a weak acid reaction, the SHMP reacts with cations of bivalent metals forming Na2MeP6O18 or Na4MeP6O18. In the presence of oxygen, SHMP slowly decomposes into pyrophosphate and orthophosphate.
Safety Profile
Poison by intravenous route. Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal and subcutaneous routes. Wdly toxic by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of PO, and Na2O. See also PHOSPHATES.
Properties and Applications
TEST ITEMS |
SPECIFICATION |
APPEARANCE |
WHITE POWDER |
TOTAL PHOSPHATE(P 2 O 5 ) |
68.0% min |
INACTIVE PHOSPHATE (P 2 O 5 ) |
7.5% max |
WATER-INSOLUBLE MATTER |
0.05% max |
Fe CONTENT |
0.05% max |
pH VALUE 1% AQUEOUS SOLUTION |
5.8-7.3 |
As |
- |
Pb |
- |
F |
- |
Properties of sodium hexametaphosphate
Melting point: | 616℃ |
Boiling point: | 1500℃ |
Density | 2.181 |
RTECS | OY3675000 |
FEMA | 3027 | SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE |
refractive index | 1.482 |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
form | Solid |
color | White |
Odor | odorless |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water. Insoluble in organic solvents |
Stability: | Stable. Keep dry. |
CAS DataBase Reference | 10124-56-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Sodium hexametaphosphate (10124-56-8) |
Safety information for sodium hexametaphosphate
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for sodium hexametaphosphate
InChIKey | INSNVPUOJJTBAL-UHFFFAOYSA-H |
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