SHMP
SHMP stands for Sodium Hexametaphosphate which is nothing more than naturally occurring sodium carbonate heated together with a product of phosphate rock. It is a free-flowing, white powder typically used in the chemical manufacturing, mining and water treatment applications.
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We can offer SHMP of Chinese origin in standard packing sizes of 25 kg and 50 kg HDPE bags.
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General Information
Uses
- As a water softener and detergent for leather tanning, dyeing, laundry work, textile processing.
- For softening industrial water supplies.
- As a dispersing agent in paint industry.
- Used as sequestering agent in boilers.
- Widely used as a whitening ingredient, which is used in some toothpastes and mouthwashes
- Used as a food additive in dairy products, meat processing and canning of seafood.
Usage Chemistry
In boilers, SHMP converts Calcium ions in water to a form of Calcium Phosphate known as hydroxyapatite, Ca5(OH)(PO4)3. Hydroxyapatite forms a loose, fluffy precipitate that can be dispersed in the water with the aid of a polymer, and removed with blowdown. This effectively prevents mineral scale deposits from forming in the boiler. Phosphate is added to the boiler to precipitate calcium hardness entering from the feedwater.
Advantages
- Remains stable under normal conditions.
- Easily soluble.
- Excellent whitening agent.
- White crystalline powder.
- Long shelf life.
Specifications
CAS Number: 10124-56-8
Chemical Formula: (NaPO3)6
Molecular Weight: 611.8 g/mol
Appearance: White Powder or Granules
Effective P2O5: > 68%
pH (1% solution): 6.5-7.2
Moisture: 0.5% max.
Solubility at 25°C: 50 g/100 g water