Phosphoric Acid 85% FG

Please Note

Restricted to professional users.

You must either:

– Hold a Home Office EPP license.

– Be a limited company or sole trader/partnership with a valid application.

All purchases will be subject to completion of a declaration of use prior to acceptance and shipment of order.

Phosphoric Acid 85%: Known as orthophosphoric acid with the chemical formula H₃PO₄, it is a colourless, odourless liquid that is soluble in water, making it highly versatile in various applications.

ACS Conformity: Our Phosphoric Acid 85% meets the minimum purity standards set by the ACS (American Chemical Society).

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: sourced and bottled using non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring reliable quality for our customers.

Frequent Uses

Catalyst in Organic Reactions

It acts as a catalyst in the hydration of alkenes, such as the conversion of ethene to ethanol. This is a significant process in organic chemistry for producing alcohols.

Cleaning and Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment

Commonly used removing mineral deposits, such as calcium carbonate and other hard water residues, from laboratory glassware.

Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells

Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells (PAFCs) are a type of electrochemical cell that uses phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄) as the electrolyte. 

Preparation of Buffer Solutions

Used to prepare buffer solutions in laboratories. These buffers are essential in biological and chemical experiments, as they help to maintain a stable pH, particularly in the pH range of 5 to 7.

Surface Treatment and Etching

In electrochemical processes, Phosphoric Acid is used as an electrolyte solution in anodising, primarily for aluminum, to increase corrosion resistance and improve surface hardness.