Specification of Liquid Technical Phosphoric Acid 85%
Liquid Phosphoric Acid
Liquid phosphoric acid has the chemical formula H3PO4 is one of the most important chemicals that are definitely needed by humans. Phosphoric acid is a clear, odorless and non-volatile liquid. Phosphoric acid is thick and has a syrupy consistency when concentrated.
Liquid phosphoric acid has a concentration of 85%, S.G ranges from 1.3-1.95, is corrosive and very dangerous for humans. When diluted phosphoric acid becomes non-toxic and suitable for consumption.
Uses of phosphoric acid in everyday life:
- Phosphoric acid is commonly used for refining or purifying cooking oil.
- Mostly phosphoric acid is used in the production of fertilizers, which is acid with minerals found in phosphate rock to produce phosphate salts.
- Phosphoric acid is used in rust treatment, phosphoric acid liquid is made as a bath or in the form of a gel to be applied to rusty areas.
- With a fairly sharp taste, phosphoric acid is used in the soda drink industry as a flavoring in soft drinks, such as cola.
- Other benefits are usually used in the pharmaceutical industry for medicinal products, cleaning products and chemical reagents.
- For plant lovers, phosphoric acid can be used as a hydroponic medium, and phosphoric acid is also used to adjust the pH of the hydroponic solution.
Some important properties and dangers contained in phosphoric acid, namely:
- Phosphoric acid is non-toxic and has no potential to cause cancer
The main danger of phosphoric acid is that it causes irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
- Phosphoric acid with a concentration of 85% which has a boiling point of more than the boiling point of water, which is at 158ºC, and has a density higher than the density of water.
- In its pure solid state, phosphoric acid can melt at a temperature of 42.3ºC
- Liquid phosphoric acid is colorless or clear
