Sodium Ammonium Phosphate

Name:
Sodium Ammonium Phosphate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	microcosmic salt; sodium ammonium hydrogen phosphate; phosphorus salt
M Formula:	NaNH4HPO4•4H2O
Properties:
Transparent, colorless, monoclinic crystals; odorless; efflorescent. Gives off water and ammonia on heating leaving NaPO3. D 1.57, mp about 79C with decomposition. Soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol.
Derivation:
Mixing solutions of sodium phosphate and ammonium chloride.
Grade:
Granular, CP, technical.
Use:
Analytical reagent.