Description

Sodium Hypophosphate - Na4P2O6 is an inorganic salt of hypophosphoric acid, known for its role as a specialized reducing agent and chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its ability to participate in controlled reduction reactions and its utility in synthesizing other phosphorus-containing chemicals. It serves critical functions in industrial chemical synthesis, electroplating processes, and specialized material production, making it essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the chemical, electronics, and metallurgical sectors.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate and reducing agent in the production of other phosphorus compounds and specialty chemicals.
• Electroplating & Metal Finishing: Used in specific plating bath formulations for depositing metal coatings with controlled properties.
• Catalyst & Reagent: Employed as a reagent in organic synthesis and as a component in certain catalytic systems.
• Laboratory Research: Serves as a high-purity standard and reagent in analytical chemistry and material science research.
• Flame Retardant Synergy: Can be investigated as a component in flame-retardant formulations for polymers and textiles.
• Water Treatment: Explored for use in specialized water treatment processes as a reducing agent for specific contaminants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Hypophosphate
CAS No.	13721-43-2
Molecular Formula	Na4P2O6
Molecular Weight	249.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrasodium Diphosphate(4-); Tetrasodium Hypophosphate; Sodium Hypophosphate Tetrahydrate (common form); Hypophosphoric Acid, Tetrasodium Salt; Disodium Diphosphate; Na4P2O6; Tetrasodium Diphosphonate
EINECS	237-283-6

Quality Control

Our Sodium Hypophosphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Na4P2O6)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.