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Lohtragon® B40 based on Tripotassium Citrate 1-hydrate (CAS No. 6100-05-6) is ideal for demanding industrial and technical applications. It functions, among others, as a high-performance additive in cleaning formulations, as a softening agent and alkalinity adjuster in water treatment, as a buffering and chelating agent in chemical synthesis and as a buffer component in biotechnology processes.
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Synonyms: Potassium Citrate, tertiary
| Formula | C6H5K3O7 * H2O |
| Molecular weight | 324.42 g/mol |
| CAS No.: | 6100-05-6 |
| EINECS No.: | 212-755-5 |
| HS No.: | 29181500 |
| Product parameter | Additional information | Storage conditions | Retest period |
|---|---|---|
| Available in various grades, hydrate forms and finer particle size | Keep well closed, dry and at room temperature; 36 months |
++ > 100 g/l | + 10 - 100 g/l | − 1 - 10 g/l | −− < 1 g/l
The solubility specified here was measured in water. The solubility is influenced by many factors in the application.
Lohtragon® B40 based on Tripotassium Citrate 1-hydrate is a versatile ingredient for home care and cleaning applications. It functions as both a chelating and buffering agent, effectively removing calcium and magnesium ions to enhance cleaning performance in hard water conditions. Additionally, it stabilizes the desired pH in cleaning solutions, ensuring product effectiveness and reliability. This makes it a key component for formulating high-performance cleaning products.
Key benefits of Tripotassium Citrate in home care and cleaning:
Tripotassium Citrate 1-hydrate is an effective solution for water treatment applications. It acts as a softening agent by efficiently binding with metal ions like calcium and magnesium, preventing scaling in water systems. Additionally, it adjusts alkalinity and stabilizes the optimal pH balance, ensuring smooth operation and enhanced water quality in industrial and domestic systems. This makes it an essential component for sustainable and efficient water treatment solutions.
Key benefits of Tripotassium Citrate 1-hydrate in water treatment:
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Lohtragon® B40 is a valuable additive for chemical synthesis applications. It serves as both a buffering and chelating agent, providing precise pH control and enhanced stabilization of metal ions in reaction systems. These properties improve reaction efficiency and consistency, making it an essential component in high-precision industrial chemical processes.
Key benefits of Lohtragon® B40 in chemical synthesis:
Tripotassium Citrate 1-hydrate is an essential component in biotechnology applications. It acts as a reliable buffer solution, ensuring pH stabilization and maintaining consistent reaction conditions in biological and chemical buffer systems. This supports optimal performance and accuracy in research, enzymatic reactions, and production processes.
Key benefit of Tripotassium Citrate monohydrate in biotechnology:
Our detailed product and production knowledge allows us to adapt the chemical and physical properties of our metal salts in line with their intended purpose, depending on where and how they are to be used, and to develop individual processes and solutions in collaboration with our customers. Get an idea about our extensive R&D capabilities and benefit from new developments and custom specifications.
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