Monopotassium phosphate, also known as MKP, is a fertiliser used to provide phosphorus and potassium for plants. It is the basis of many fertilisers and is very soluble in water. Along with monopotassium phosphate, potassium sulphate and potassium nitrate are also used. Phosphorus is one of the 12 essential nutrients for plant growth and development and is one of the 3 main macronutrients.
IDENTIFICATION AND PROPERTIES
Name: Monopotassium Phosphate
Synonyms: Potassium dihydrogen orthophosphate
Chemical formula: KH2PO4
EC: 231-913-4
CAS : 7778-77-0
- Physical state: Solid (Crystalline)
- Colour: White
- Odour: Odourless
- Melting point/ Freezing point: 253ºC
- Initial boiling point and boiling range: >450ºC
- Flammability (solid/gas): Non-flammable
- Solubility(ies): Freely soluble in the following materials: cold water
- Solubility in water: >100 g/l @ 20ºC
- Explosive properties: None
USES
- Industrial use for preparing chemical mixtures
- Professional preparation of fertiliser products
- Professional use as farm fertiliser: loading and spreading.
- Professional use as fertiliser in greenhouses.
- Professional use as liquid fertiliser in the open field (e.g. fertigation).
- Professional use as fertiliser: maintenance of equipment.
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Download the safety data sheet for MKP phosphate: MSDS MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE
OTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST
Information on plant nutrition according to crop type: Fertilisers - crops
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