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Tripotassium phosphate

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Molar mass
  
212.27 g/mol

Melting point
  
1,380 °C

Appearance
  
White deliquescent powder

Formula
  
K3PO4

Density
  
2.56 g/cm³

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Related compounds
  
Monopotassium phosphate Dipotassium phosphate

Tripotassium phosphate is a water-soluble ionic salt which has the chemical formula K3PO4. It is used as a food additive for its properties as an emulsifier, foaming agent, and whipping agent. In combination with fatty acids, it is a potential antimicrobial agent in poultry processing. As a fertilizer, its proportions of N, P2O5, and K2O are 0-33-67.

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