Phosphorous Acid is also known as orthophosphate (molecular structure H3PO4), pure product for colorless transparent viscous liquid or square crystal, odorless, very sour taste. 85% Phosphorous Acid is a colorless, transparent or slightly light, thick liquid. Melting point 42.35℃, specific gravity 1.70, high boiling point acid, can be soluble with water at any ratio, boiling point 213℃ (losing 1/2 water), pyrophosphate will be generated. When heated to 300℃, it becomes metaphosphoric acid. Relative density 181.834. Soluble in water, soluble in ethanol. Phosphorous Acid is a common inorganic acid in Chemicalbook. It is a medium and strong acid. Its acidity is weaker than strong acids such as sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid and nitric acid, but stronger than weak acids such as acetic acid, boric acid and carbonic acid. When Phosphorous Acid reacts with sodium carbonate at different pH, different acid salts can be formed. Can stimulate the skin to cause inflammation, damage the body tissue. Concentrated Phosphorous Acid erodes when heated in porcelain. It is hygroscopic and sealed. Commercially available Phosphorous Acid is a viscous solution containing 482% H3PO. The high viscosity of Phosphorous Acid solution is due to the existence of hydrogen bonds in the solution.
CAS: 7664-38-2