Description
crystalline, +200 mesh, 96%
Synonyms: Polyphosphate sodium salt, SHMP, Calgon, Sodium polyphosphate, Phosphate glass, water soluble
Sodium hexametaphosphate is an inorganic polyphosphate salt commonly used as a corrosion inhibitor, emulsifying agent and as a tooth whitening agent in dentifrice formulations.
Formula: (NaPO3)6
Molar mass: 611.77 g/mol
Solubility: insoluble in organic solvents
Density: 2.48 g/cm³
Boiling point: 1,500 °C
Melting point: 628 °C
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