Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)
CAS# 1314-56-3
Property
- Content
- Water Insoluble
- Iron (Fe)
- Heavy Metals (as Pb)
Unit
- %
- %
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Specification
- 98.0 minimum
- 0.02 maximum
- 0.02 maximum
- 0.01 maximum
Application
Phosphorus Pentoxide is a white, lightweight, microcrystalline powder produced by combusting elemental phosphorus in excess oxygen. As the anhydride of orthophosphoric acid (H₃PO₄), it is extremely hygroscopic, reacting vigorously with water to form phosphoric acid while releasing significant heat. Known for its powerful desiccant and dehydrating properties, phosphorus pentoxide is widely used as a chemical intermediate and as a condensing agent in organic reactions. It plays an important role in the manufacture of phosphorus compounds, including specialized phosphoric acid-supported catalysts, and is also utilized in glass production. Due to its hygroscopic and microcrystalline nature, its flow properties may vary, and soft agglomerates may form, though they readily break apart under slight pressure.
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Synonyms
Diphosphorus pentoxide, Phosphorus(V) oxide, Phosphoric anhydride, Tetraphosphorus decaoxide, Tetraphosphorus decoxide
Molecular Formula
P2O5
Market Segment
Intermediate
Product Uses
Dehydrating Agent, Desiccant, Glass, Hydraulic Fluids, Metalworking Fluids, Oil Field Service Chemicals, Pesticides, Phosphate Esters, Phosphonates, Polyphosphoric Acid, Sugar Refining