Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) 25kg Bag
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Diammonium phosphate has the chemical formula (NH4)2(HPO4). It is one of a series of water-soluble ammonium phosphate salts that can be produced when ammonia reacts with phosphoric acid. DAP is used as a fertilizer, when applied as plant food, it temporarily increases the soil pH. It is incompatible with alkaline chemicals because its ammonium ion is more likely to convert to ammonia in a high-pH environment. DAP can be used as a fire retardant, it lowers the combustion temperature of the material, Decreases maximum weight loss rates, and causes an increase in the production of residue or char. It is the largest component of some popular commercial firefighting products. DAP is also used as a yeast nutrient in wine making and mead-making, To prevent afterglow in matches, As a flux for soldering tin, copper, zinc and brass, To control precipitation of alkali-soluble and acid-insoluble colloidal dyes on wool. Please click here to view our delivery information and costs.