Tripotassium Phosphate Supplier Malaysia | Tribasic K3PO4
- Also known as
- Potassium Phosphate Tribasic
- Tribasic Potassium Phosphate
- TKP
- K3PO4
Tripotassium phosphate is the tribasic potassium orthophosphate, K3PO4, for industrial and process enquiries in Malaysia. It is highly soluble in water and strongly alkaline in solution, typically around pH 11 to 12, which distinguishes it from mono and dipotassium phosphate.
Buyers may specify anhydrous or hydrated forms, granules, crystals, powder, aqueous solution, and technical or food grade. The required form, grade and documentation should be stated because these are selection details, not alternate chemical identities.
Applications include alkaline cleaning and degreasing, water treatment and boiler-water conditioning, selected food processing, fertiliser and foliar nutrient blends, biodiesel transesterification and laboratory or process buffering. Food use should be tied to a documented food grade and the buyer's stated specification.
This page covers TKP and potassium phosphate tribasic, not TKPP or tetrapotassium pyrophosphate. It also remains separate from mono-potassium phosphate, dipotassium phosphate, potassium carbonate, potassium hydroxide and sodium phosphate, so the exact identity should be included with every enquiry.
- CAS number
- 7778-53-2
- Formula
- K3PO4
- Appearance
- White hygroscopic granules, crystals or powder
Tripotassium Phosphate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anhydrous technical grade | Granules or powder | — | Alkaline cleaning, degreasing, water-treatment, boiler-water and industrial process formulations | — |
| Hydrated crystalline form | Crystals | — | Process and buffering formulations that specify a hydrated form of tripotassium phosphate | — |
| Food grade | Granules, crystals or powder | — | Food-processing buffer, emulsifying salt or pH regulator where the required grade and documentation are confirmed | — |
| Aqueous solution | Aqueous solution | — | Liquid cleaning, treatment or process formulations that specify tripotassium phosphate in solution | — |
How to buy tripotassium phosphate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for tripotassium phosphate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| CAS number | 7778-53-2 | — |
| Molecular formula | K3PO4 | — |
| Appearance | White hygroscopic granules, crystals or powder | — |
| Water solubility | Highly soluble | — |
| Solution character | Strongly alkaline, typically around pH 11 to 12 | — |
Tripotassium Phosphate applications
Common questions about tripotassium phosphate
What is tripotassium phosphate used for?
It is used in alkaline cleaning and degreasing, water-treatment and boiler-water formulations, selected food processes, fertiliser blends, biodiesel processing and laboratory buffering.
How does tripotassium phosphate differ from mono and dipotassium phosphate?
Tripotassium phosphate is the tribasic orthophosphate and is strongly alkaline in solution. The mono and dipotassium salts have different degrees of neutralisation and pH behaviour, so they should be specified separately.
Is TKP the same as TKPP?
No. TKP refers to tripotassium phosphate, an orthophosphate, while TKPP refers to tetrapotassium pyrophosphate, a separate pyrophosphate product with a different identity.
Which tripotassium phosphate forms and grades are covered?
Market forms include anhydrous and hydrated material, granules, crystals, powder and aqueous solutions, with technical and food grades selected according to the application and required documentation.
What information is needed for a tripotassium phosphate quotation?
State the required form or grade, specification, quantity, packing requirement and delivery location. Price, packing, documentation and timing are then confirmed with the quotation.