Phosphoric Acid Complete Neutralization

概要

Complete neutralization of triprotic phosphoric acid requires three equivalents of sodium hydroxide, producing trisodium phosphate (TSP). The resulting solution is strongly basic because the phosphate ion is a moderately strong base. TSP was once the workhorse of industrial and household cleaning.

参加者

日常の例

TSP was a common heavy-duty household cleaner for walls and surfaces before phosphate regulations limited its use due to water pollution concerns.

産業上の重要性

リン酸三ナトリウムはボイラー水処理、食品添加物、強力な洗浄に使用される。環境規制によるリン酸塩の使用禁止により消費者製品での使用は減少している。