Molecular Formula: C4H4CaO6 • 4 H2O
Molecular Weight: 260.21
C.A.S.: [5892-21-7]
Aplication:
– Acidity regulator;
– Preservative.
Anhydrous
Molecular Formula: C4H5KO6
Molecular Weight: 188.18
C.A.S.: [868-14-4]
Aplication:
– Yeast acidification;
– Buffering agent;
– Stabilizing agent for egg whites and whipped cream;
– Prevents sugar syrups from crystallizing;
– Prevents discoloration of cooked vegetables.
– Increased plaster hardening time;
– Cleaning products.
Tetrahydrate
Molecular Formula: C4H4KNaO6 • 4 H2O
Molecular Weight: 282.22
C.A.S.: [304-59-6]
Aplication:
– Buffering agent;
– Sequestrant.
– Mirror manufacturing process;
– Used in electronics, due to its piezoelectricity.
– Laxative.
Dihydrate
Molecular Formula: C4H4Na2O6 • 2 H2O
Molecular Weight: 230.08
C.A.S.: [868-18-8]
Aplication:
– Sequestrant.
– Refractories.
