IUPAC Name
Diazanium Hydrogen Phosphate
Cas Number
7783-28-0
HS Code
3105.30.00
Formula
(NH4)2HPO4
Industry
Food Ingredients
Appearance
White Powder
Common Names
Diammonium Phosphate, Diammonium Hydrogen Phosphate
Packaging
25 kg bag, 1000 kg, 1100 kg, 1200 kg jumbo bag
Brief Overview
Diammonium phosphate is a water-soluble ammonium salt that is used as a leavening food agent in the food and beverage industry. It is added to yeast to provide essential nitrogen and phosphorus during fermentation processes.
Manufacturing Process
Diammonium phosphate is manufactured by reacting phosphoric acid with ammonia in a controlled reaction, where the hot slurry is then cooled, granulated, and sieved. It contains two ammonia molecules, and one of them will revert to ammonia in the alkaline condition, making it an excellent fit for low PH soil.
Food Industry
Diammonium phosphate is used as a leavening food agent, dough regulator, yeast food, brewing fermentation additives, and buffer.
Agricultural Industry
Diammonium phosphate is used as fertilizers for crops such as fruits, rice, vegetables, etc., and as feed additives.
Other Applications
Diammonium phosphate is used as an analytical reagent and buffer. It is also used for printing plates, medicine, fire prevention, and electronic tubes.