| Formula / Notation | Na3PO4 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7601-54-9 |
| Molecular Weight | 163.941 |
| Melting Point | 170.06 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | The hydrate loses 11 moles of water at 212 °F. (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.62 at 68 °F (Hydrate) 2.52 anhydrous (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol |
| Appearance | Sodium phosphate, tribasic appears as a colorless to white crystalline solid. Noncombustible. |
| Also Known As | trisodium;phosphate; TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE; 7601-54-9; Trisodium orthophosphate; Tromete; Tribasic sodium phosphate; Phosphoric acid trisodium salt; Phosphoric acid, trisodium salt; Oakite; Sodium phosphate, anhydrous |
| Category | Salts |
What is Sodium phosphate tribasic?
Sodium phosphate tribasic (Na3PO4) is a salt that appears as Sodium phosphate, tribasic appears as a colorless to white crystalline solid. Noncombustible.. It has a molecular weight of 163.941 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is trisodium;phosphate. Boiling point: The hydrate loses 11 moles of water at 212 °F. (USCG, 1999). Melting point: 170.06 °F (USCG, 1999).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: trisodium;phosphate
Other Names / Synonyms: trisodium;phosphate; TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE; 7601-54-9; Trisodium orthophosphate; Tromete; Tribasic sodium phosphate; Phosphoric acid trisodium salt; Phosphoric acid, trisodium salt; Oakite; Sodium phosphate, anhydrous
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 170.06 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | The hydrate loses 11 moles of water at 212 °F. (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.62 at 68 °F (Hydrate) 2.52 anhydrous (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 163.941 |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol |
| Appearance | Sodium phosphate, tribasic appears as a colorless to white crystalline solid. Noncombustible. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Sodium phosphate tribasic (Na3PO4) is a salt that appears as Sodium phosphate, tribasic appears as a colorless to white crystalline solid. Noncombustible.. It has a molecular weight of 163.941 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is trisodium;phosphate. Boiling point: The hydrate loses 11 moles of water at 212 °F. (USCG, 1999). Melting point: 170.06 °F (USCG, 1999).
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Sodium phosphate tribasic is: Na3PO4