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what is food grade phosphoric acid

what is food grade phosphoric acid

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Items:
Color
Units:
Apha
Standards:
≤20
Items:
H3PO4
Units:
%
Standards:
≥75.0 / 81.0 / 85.0
Items:
Arsenic(As)
Standards:
≤0.00005
Items:
Heavy Metal(Pb)
Standards:
≤0.0005
Items:
Fluorine(F)
Standards:
≤0.0010
Items:
H3PO3
Standards:
≤0.0120
Product Description
Phosphoric Acid Food Grade (H₃PO₄)

Phosphoric Acid Food Grade (H₃PO₄)

Phosphoric Acid Food Grade (H₃PO₄) is an essential inorganic compound with diverse applications across industries, notably as a food additive, in fertilizer production, and for detergents. The most prevalent industrial manufacturing method is the wet process, also referred to as the "wet acid process." This process involves quarrying phosphate rock, acidulating it with sulfuric acid, filtering out impurities like gypsum, concentrating the phosphoric acid through evaporation, and finally, purifying it to meet specific grade requirements.

While other methods like the electrochemical and thermal processes exist, the wet process is favored for its operational simplicity, economic viability, and scalability for large-volume production.

Key Benefits:

  • Versatile industrial applications, from food additives to fertilizers.
  • Cost-effective and efficient production via the widely adopted wet process.
  • High purity standards achievable for food-grade applications.
  • Scalable manufacturing for large industrial demands.
Target Industries & Applications: Food & Beverage (acidulant, pH control), Agriculture (fertilizers), Detergents, Water Treatment, Metal Treatment, Pharmaceuticals.

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