Ammonium Phosphate

The largest use by weight is in agriculture, as an ingredient of fertilisers. It is also used as in dry chemical extinguishers, and very widely in the field of optics due to its crystalline properties.

Synonyms
Ammonium Phosphate Monobasic, Ammonium Dihydrogenphosphate, Mono-Ammonium Phosphate, Prim-Ammonium Phosphate, MAP
Chemical Formula
H₁₂N₃O₄P
CAS Number
7722-76-1

Characteristics

Molar Weight
115.03 g/mol
Melting Point
190°C
Density
1.803 g/cc
Forms
Powder (dry), White, Granular

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Baking
  • Pulp and paper
  • Wine production
  • Textile handling
  • Agricultural (non-pesticide)
  • Building & Construction products
  • Electronics