Phosphoric acid

Phosphoric acid

A term that refers to the phosphorus content of a fertilizer, expressed as phosphoric acid (P2O5). The AAPFCO has adopted as official the following : "The term phosphoric acid designates P2O5." Phosphoric acid also refers to the acid H3PO4 .

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phosphoric acid

Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

H 3 PO 4 Water-soluble, transparent crystals, melting at 42_C; used as a fertilizer, in soft drinks and flavor syrups, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and animal feeds and to ...

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Chemistry; Inorganic chemistry

H 3 PO 3 Alcohol- and water-soluble deliquescent white or yellowish crystals; decomposes at 200_C; used as an analytical reagent and reducing agent.

phosphoric acid

Electrical equipment; Fuel cell

Phosphoric acid, also known as orthophosphoric acid or phosphoric(V) acid, is a mineral (inorganic) acid having the chemical formula H3PO4.

phosphoric acid

Earth science; Soil science

In commercial fertilizer manufacturing, it is used to designate orthophosphoric acid, H3PO4. In fertilizer labeling, it is the common term used to represent the phosphate ...

phosphoric acid

Health care; Cancer treatment

An acid that contains phosphorus and is used in medicine and dentistry. It is also used to remove rust. A dilute form of phosphoric acid is used to flavor soft drinks.