pyrophosphoric acid
"Pyrophosphoric acid" is an important chemical in inorganic chemistry, known for its formation through the dehydration of phosphoric acid and its use in various industrial applications.
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Definition
C2Inorganic Chemistry
(technical)A medium-strong acid with the formula H₄P₂O₇, formed by the condensation of two phosphoric acid molecules.
Example
- Pyrophosphoric acid can be synthesized by heating phosphoric acid.
C2Industrial
(technical)A colorless, odorless, and hygroscopic liquid used in manufacturing detergents, fertilizers, and water treatment chemicals.
Example
- The factory uses pyrophosphoric acid in the production of cleaning agents.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pyrophosphoric acid":
perchloric acidadenosine phosphateperchlorobenzoic acidadenylic acidphosphorus pastesulfamic acidmercurial phosphorussulfonic acid