Phosphoric Acid Complete Neutralization

Обзор

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.

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Пример из жизни

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

Промышленное значение

Trisodium phosphate is used in boiler water treatment, as a food additive, and in heavy-duty cleaning. Environmental phosphate bans have reduced its use in consumer products.