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Definition of K2HPO3
K2HPO3, also known as Dipotassium hydro phosphate, in English is called Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate. It is a phosphate salt of potassium and phosphorus.
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Dipotassium hydro phosphate
1.1.2 English name: Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate
1.2. Atomic mass: K2HPO3 includes 2 potassium atoms (K), 1 hydrogen atom (H), 1 phosphorus atom (P) and 3 oxygen atoms (O).
1.3. Molecular weight: 174.2 grams/mol
1.3.1 Molecular structure: The K2HPO3 molecule consists of 2 K+ ions and one HPO3 2- ion.
1.4 Ion structure: The K2HPO3 molecule generates 2 K+ ions and one HPO3 2- ion. -
Properties: K2HPO3
2.1 Physical properties of K2HPO3
State: Crystalline solid
Color: White
Smell: No specific smell
PH level: Neutral
2.2 Chemical properties of K2HPO3: K2HPO3 reacts with acids to form other phosphate salts. -
Common chemical equations for K2HPO3
Metal reactions: None
Acid reactions: K2HPO3 + 2H2SO4 -> K2SO4 + H3PO3 + H2O
Non-metal reactions: None
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Preparation of K2HPO3
4.1 Laboratory preparation of K2HPO3: K2HPO3 can be prepared from the reaction of K2CO3 with H3PO3.
4.2 Industrial preparation of K2HPO3: In industry, K2HPO3 is usually prepared from the reaction of K2O with H3PO4.