Sodium phosphate

Sodium Phosphate

Sodium phosphate (pronunciation: SO-dee-um FOSS-fate) is a generic term that may refer to any sodium salt of phosphoric acid. They're commonly used as food additives, in water treatment, and in many other industrial applications.

Etymology

The term 'sodium phosphate' is derived from the elements that make up the compound. 'Sodium' comes from the English word for a chemical element with the symbol Na (from Latin 'natrium'). 'Phosphate' comes from the Greek 'phosphoros', meaning 'bringer of light', as it was first discovered in white phosphorus.

Types of Sodium Phosphate

There are several types of sodium phosphate, including:

Each type has different properties and uses.

Uses

Sodium phosphate is used in a variety of applications, including:

As a food additive to regulate pH
In water treatment to prevent pipe/boiler tube corrosion
As a laxative in medicine
In detergents and cleaning agents

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Health Risks

Excessive consumption of sodium phosphate can lead to an imbalance of minerals in the body, which can cause health problems such as kidney disease and osteoporosis. It's therefore important to regulate intake and use of this compound.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Sodium phosphate
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Sodium phosphate