Food Grade Dipotassium Phosphate K2HPO4 99% Purity
Dipotassium Phosphate is a highly soluble potassium phosphate salt and versatile functional ingredient, recognized for its strong buffering capacity, high potassium content, and excellent solubility. It serves critical roles in the food industry as a nutrient and emulsifier, in pharmaceuticals as a buffering agent, and in various industrial applications.
Product Specifications
- Aliases: Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, DKP
- English Name: Dipotassium Phosphate
- Chemical Formula: K2HPO4
- Molecular Weight: 174.18
- CAS Number: 7758-11-4
Key Properties
- High solubility
- Strong buffering capacity
- Alkaline solution
- High potassium content
Advanced Application Scenarios
Emulsifier and Nutrient Source in Food & Beverage
- Used in processed cheeses as an emulsifying salt, preventing oil separation and ensuring a smooth, uniform texture
- Serves as a potassium fortifier in sports drinks, meal replacements, and other dietary supplements
pH Buffer and Reagent in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
- Essential component of buffer systems in cell culture media and diagnostic reagents, maintaining stable physiological pH
- Used as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations to control pH and improve stability
Fertilizer and Additive in Agriculture
- Provides highly available source of phosphorus and potassium in fertigation and foliar feeding programs
- Can be used as a corrosion inhibitor in liquid fertilizer solutions
Dispersant and Additive in Industrial Applications
- Acts as a dispersant in pigment slips and ceramic glazes
- Used as a fire retardant in some polymers and as a precursor in chemical synthesis
Technical Advantages
Quality Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Assay (on dried basis) |
≥ 98.0% |
| P2O5 content |
~40% |
| K2O content |
~54% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) |
≤ 10 ppm (Industrial Grade), ≤ 2 ppm (Food Grade) |
Physical Characteristics
- Appearance: White, hygroscopic granules or powder
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water (approx. 160 g/100 mL at 25°C)
- pH: Slightly alkaline (~9 for a 1% solution)
Why Choose Our Dipotassium Phosphate?
High-purity products, in compliance with international standards
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