Phosphoric acid
































































































Phosphoric acid (also known as orthophosphoric acid or phosphoric(V) acid) is a weak acid with the chemical formula H3PO4. Orthophosphoric acid refers to phosphoric acid, which is the IUPAC name for this compound. The prefix ortho- is used to distinguish the acid from related phosphoric acids, called polyphosphoric acids. Orthophosphoric acid is a non-toxic acid, which, when pure, is a solid at room temperature and pressure. The conjugate base of phosphoric acid is the dihydrogen phosphate ion, H
2
PO
4
, which in turn has a conjugate base of hydrogen phosphate, HPO2−
4
, which has a conjugate base of phosphate, PO3−
4
. Phosphates are essential for life.[8]


The most common source of phosphoric acid is an 85% aqueous solution; such solutions are colourless, odourless, and non-volatile. The 85% solution is a syrupy liquid, but still pourable. Although phosphoric acid does not meet the strict definition of a strong acid, the 85% solution is acidic enough to be corrosive.




Contents





  • 1 Manufacture


  • 2 Acidic properties


  • 3 Uses


  • 4 Safety


  • 5 See also


  • 6 References


  • 7 External links




Manufacture


Phosphoric acid is produced industrially by two general routes.[9] In the wet process a phosphate-containing mineral such as calcium hydroxyapatite is treated with sulfuric acid.[10]


Ca5(PO4)3OH+5H2SO4⟶3H3PO4+5CaSO4↓+H2Odisplaystyle ce Ca5(PO4)3OH + 5H2SO4 -> 3H3PO4 + 5CaSO4v + H2Odisplaystyle ce Ca5(PO4)3OH + 5H2SO4 -> 3H3PO4 + 5CaSO4v + H2O

Fluoroapatite is an alternative feedstock, in which case fluoride is removed as the insoluble compound Na2SiF6. The phosphoric acid solution usually contains 23–33% P2O5 (32–46% H3PO4). It may be concentrated to produce commercial- or merchant-grade phosphoric acid, which contains about 54–62% P2O5 (75–85% H3PO4). Further removal of water yields superphosphoric acid with a P2O5 concentration above 70% (corresponding to nearly 100% H3PO4). Calcium sulfate (gypsum) is produced as a by-product and is removed as phosphogypsum.


To produce food-grade phosphoric acid, phosphate ore is first reduced with coke in an electric arc furnace, to make elemental phosphorus. Silica is also added, resulting in the production of calcium silicate slag. Elemental phosphorus is distilled out of the furnace and burned with air to produce high-purity phosphorus pentoxide, which is dissolved in water to make phosphoric acid.


The phosphoric acid from both processes may be further purified by removing compounds of arsenic and other potentially toxic impurities.



Acidic properties




Phosphoric acid speciation


Phosphoric acid

Structural formula of phosphoric acid, showing dimensions




Ball-and-stick model


Space-filling model

Names

IUPAC name
Phosphoric acid

Other names
Orthophosphoric acid

Identifiers

CAS Number



  • 7664-38-2 ☑Y


3D model (JSmol)


  • Interactive image


ChEBI


  • CHEBI:26078 ☑Y


ChEMBL


  • ChEMBL1187 ☑Y


ChemSpider


  • 979 ☑Y


ECHA InfoCard

100.028.758

EC Number
231-633-2

E number
E338 (antioxidants, ...)

KEGG


  • D05467 ☑Y



PubChem CID


  • 1004


RTECS number
TB6300000

UNII


  • E4GA8884NN ☑Y


UN number
1805




Properties

Chemical formula


H
3
PO
4


Molar mass

7001979940000000000♠97.994 g·mol−1
Appearance
White, deliquescent, solid viscous liquid

Odor
Odorless

Density
2.030 g⋅cm−3 (25 °C)

Melting point

  • 42.3 °C (anhydrous)

  • 29.3 °C (hemihydrate)

 

Boiling point
158 °C (316 °F; 431 K) decomposes

Solubility in water


  • 392.2 g/100 g (−16.3 °C)

  • 369.4 g/100 mL (0.5 °C)

  • 446 g/100 mL (14.95 °C)[1]



Solubility
Soluble in ethanol

log P
−2.15[2]

Vapor pressure
0.03 mmHg (20 °C)[3]

Acidity (pKa)

  • pKa1 = 2.15

  • pKa2 = 7.20

  • pKa3 = 12.32



Conjugate base

Dihydrogen phosphate
Hydrogen phosphate
Phosphate


Magnetic susceptibility (χ)

−43.8·10−6 cm3/mol


Refractive index (nD)


  • 1.3420 (8.8% w/w aq. soln.)[4]

  • 1.4320 (85% aq. soln) 25 °C



Viscosity
2.4–9.4 cP (85% aq. soln.)
147 cP (100%)
Structure

Crystal structure

Monoclinic

Molecular shape

Tetrahedral
Thermochemistry


Std molar
entropy (So298)

158 J/mol⋅K[5]


Std enthalpy of
formation fHo298)

−1288 kJ/mol[5]
Hazards

Safety data sheet

ICSC 1008

GHS pictograms

The corrosion pictogram in the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)[6]

GHS signal word
Danger

GHS hazard statements


H290, H314[6]

GHS precautionary statements


P280, P305+351+338, P310[6]

NFPA 704



Flammability code 0: Will not burn. E.g., waterHealth code 3: Short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury. E.g., chlorine gasReactivity code 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g., liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond

0


3


0




Flash point
Non-flammable
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):


LD50 (median dose)

1530 mg/kg (rat, oral)[7]
US health exposure limits (NIOSH):


PEL (Permissible)

TWA 1 mg/m3[3]


REL (Recommended)

TWA 1 mg/m3 ST 3 mg/m3[3]


IDLH (Immediate danger)

1000 mg/m3[3]
Related compounds

Related phosphorus oxoacids


  • Hypophosphorous acid

  • Phosphorous acid

  • Pyrophosphoric acid

  • Triphosphoric acid

  • Peroxomonophosphoric acid

  • Peroxodiphosphoric acid



Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).


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Equilibrium
Disassociation constant, pKa[11]
H3PO4H
2
PO
4
+ H+
pKa1 = 2.14[a]

H
2
PO
4
HPO2−
4
+ H+
pKa2 = 7.20

HPO2−
4
PO3−
4
+ H+
pKa3 = 12.37


  1. ^ Values are at 25 °C and 0 ionic strength.



Phosphoric acid, H3PO4, is a tribasic acid. The speciation diagram shows that, in aqueous solution, there are five main pH regions.


  • There are 3 regions, centred where the pH is equal to a pK value, which are buffer regions.

  • In the region centred around pH 4.7 (mid-way between the first two pK values) the dihydrogen phosphate ion, [H2PO4], is the only species present.

  • In the region centred around pH 9.8 (mid-way between the second and third pK values) the monohydrogen phosphate ion, [HPO4]2−, is the only species present.

This means that salts of the mono- and di-phosphate ions can be selectively crystallised from aqueous solution by setting the pH value to either 4.7 or 9.8.


When phosphoric acid is dissolved in a superacid, poorly characterized products are formed. It is likely that a reaction such as


H3PO4 + HSbF6 ⇌ [P(OH)4]+ + [SbF6]

occurs. The ion [P(OH)4]+ is isoelectronic with silicic acid, Si(OH)4.



Uses


The dominant use of phosphoric acid is for fertilizers, consuming approximately 90% of production.[12]




















Application
Demand (2006) in thousands of tons
Main phosphate derivatives
Soaps and detergents1836
STPP
Food industry309
STPP (Na5P3O10), SHMP, TSP, SAPP, SAlP, MCP, DSP (Na2HPO4), H3PO4
Water treatment164SHMP, STPP, TSPP, MSP (NaH2PO4), DSP
Toothpastes68
DCP (CaHPO4), IMP, SMFP
Other applications287
STPP (Na3P3O9), TCP, APP, DAP, zinc phosphate (Zn3(PO4)2), aluminium phosphate (AlPO4, H3PO4)

Food-grade phosphoric acid (additive E338[13]) is used to acidify foods and beverages such as various colas and jams. It provides a tangy or sour taste. Phosphoric acid in soft drinks has the potential to cause dental erosion.[14] Phosphoric acid also has the potential to contribute to the formation of kidney stones, especially in those who have had kidney stones previously.[15]


Specific applications of phosphoric acid include:


  • In anti-rust treatment by phosphate conversion coating

  • As an external standard for phosphorus-31 nuclear magnetic resonance.

  • In phosphoric acid fuel cells.

  • In activated carbon production.[16]

  • In compound semiconductor processing, to etch Indium gallium arsenide selectively with respect to indium phosphide.[17]

  • In microfabrication to etch silicon nitride selectively with respect to silicon dioxide.[18]

  • As a pH adjuster in cosmetics and skin-care products.[19]

  • As a sanitizing agent in the dairy, food, and brewing industries.[20]


Safety


Phosphoric acid has been implicated in the 'diet soda paradox', in which diet sodas are thought to be worse for health than sugared sodas. In order to mask the unpleasant taste of artificial sweeteners, manufacturers add more phosphoric acid to the formulation.[citation needed] At moderate concentrations phosphoric acid solutions are irritating to the skin. Contact with concentrated solutions can cause severe skin burns and permanent eye damage.[21]



See also


  • Phosphate fertilizers, such as ammonium phosphate fertilizers


References




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External links




  • National pollutant inventory – Phosphoric acid fact sheet

  • NIOSH Pocket guide to chemical hazards









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