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Ammonium Phosphate

What is Ammonium Phosphate?

Ammonium phosphate is the salt of ammonia and phosphoric acid. [1]

Where is Ammonium Phosphate Obtained From?

It is obtained as a crystalline powder upon mixing concentrated solutions of ammonia and phosphoric acid, or on the addition of excess of ammonia to the acid phosphate. [1]


History

Unknown

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Products containing Ammonium Phosphate


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)

References
  1. Ammonium phosphate - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Monoammonium Phosphate

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Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchFebruary 23, 2011 @ 4:12 PM

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