Monopotassium Phosphate is produced by the action of phosphoric acid on potassium carbonate.
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Uses
- Used as a fertilizer, a food additive and a fungicide.
Benefits
- It is a source of phosphorus and potassium. It is also a buffering agent.
Cautions
- To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
a history of kidney stones in the distant past; kidney disease; cirrhosis or other liver disease; high blood levels of potassium (hyperkalemia), calcium (hypercalcemia), or sodium (hypernatremia); heart disease, high blood pressure; toxemia of pregnancy; Addison’s disease (an adrenal gland disorder); breathing problems
Interactions
- Not known.
Other names
- Potassium phosphate monobasic; Phosphoric acid, monopotassium salt; potassium biphosphate
References
Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monopotassium_phosphate#Applications