Description

Product name: Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate
Molecular Formula: K₄O₇P₂
Molecular Weight: 330.336522
Structural Formula:

Specification:

Items	Specifications
Melting point	1300°C (lit.)
Density	2.33
Vapor pressure	0 Pa at 20°C
pH (40/l, 25°C)	10.0–11.0
Solubility	Highly soluble in water, but insoluble in ethanol

Function of Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate:

1. Chelating action: Potassium pyrophosphate can form stable chelates with metal ions, reducing water hardness or preventing metal ions from interfering with product performance.
2. Emulsifying and dispersing action: TKPP can reduce the surface tension of liquids, enabling fats, particles, etc., to disperse uniformly in water and preventing precipitation or layering.
3. pH Regulation and Buffering: The aqueous solution of TKPP is weakly alkaline, helping to stabilize the acid-base balance of the system.
4. Bulking and Water Retention: In food products, tetrapotassium pyrophosphate enhances gluten elasticity, promotes bubble formation, and locks in moisture, improving product texture.
5. Detergent and cleaning: Potassium pyrophosphate enhances the activity of surfactants, aiding in the removal of grease and dirt, particularly effective in hard water.

Application of Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate:

1. Meat processing: Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate is used as an emulsifier and moisture-retaining agent in sausages, ham, meatballs, etc., improving the water-holding capacity and elasticity of meat paste, preventing fat separation, and extending shelf life.
2. Seafood products: For fish balls and shrimp dumplings, TKPP enhances gel strength, reduces cooking losses, and improves texture to be more tender and elastic.
3. Bread and baked goods: As a leavening agent and improver, Potassium pyrophosphate is used in bread, cookies, etc., to improve dough extensibility, resulting in fluffy, delicate-textured finished products.
4. Canned foods and beverages: Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate regulates pH levels, prevents corrosion of metal container walls, and chelates metal ions to maintain beverage clarity (e.g., plant-based protein drinks).
5. Detergents and cleaners: Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate is used as a detergent booster in laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents, etc., chelating calcium and magnesium ions to soften water, enhance cleaning power, and prevent re-deposition of dirt.
6. Electroplating industry: As a chelating agent, K₄P₂O₇ is used in metal electroplating to stabilize the concentration of metal ions in the electroplating solution, ensuring uniform and lustrous coatings with improved adhesion.
7. Ceramic and glass industry: Potassium pyrophosphate serves as a fluxing agent and dispersant, improving the flowability of ceramic slurry, reducing bubbles during firing, and enhancing product density.
8. Water treatment: Used for softening industrial circulating water or boiler water, chelating heavy metal ions in water, and preventing scaling and corrosion.
9. Pharmaceutical industry: In certain drug formulations, potassium pyrophosphate serves as a buffer or chelating agent to stabilize drug components.
10. Cosmetics and Personal Care: Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate is used in toothpaste, shampoo, and other products as a pH regulator or chelating agent to reduce the impact of metal ions on product stability.
11. Textile Industry: Used as a scouring agent and bleaching aid to remove impurities (such as minerals and oils) from fabrics, enhancing subsequent dyeing performance.

Product Packaging and Transportation Show：

FQAs:

• Q1:What kind of packaging do the products usually come in?
  A: This depends on the specific form of the product.
  a1：If the product is in powder form, it is usually packed in 25kg woven bag/25kg cardboard drum, samples are usually bagged .
  a2：If the product is liquid, it is usually packed in 180kg plastic drum/200kg iron drum, and the samples are usually in bottles.
  a3：If customers have special requirements, please inform us in advance, we will choose the most suitable packaging according to the actual situation.
• Q2:What is your shipping method?
  A1：Usually, we will send small goods by FedEx, UPS and other international courier; bulk goods can be selected by sea, air or sea-land transport and other ways.
  A2：If you have a designated courier or logistics channel, please be sure to inform us in advance so that we can arrange according to your requirements.
• Q3: What methods can customers pay?
  A: We offer a variety of payment methods, including TT transfer and credit card payment, which you can choose according to your needs.
• Q4: What is your delivery time?
  A: The exact delivery time will be determined according to the product category and quantity in your order.
• Q5: If you have any questions or needs, please feel free to contact us, we will be happy to provide you with satisfactory service!

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