magnesiumdivetyfosfaatti

Magnesiumdivetyfosfaatti, also known as magnesium dihydrogen phosphate or monomagnesium phosphate, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mg(H2PO4)2. It is a salt formed from the reaction of magnesium with phosphoric acid. In its anhydrous form, it appears as a white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water, with its solubility increasing with temperature.

This compound can exist in various hydrated forms, with magnesium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, Mg(H2PO4)2·2H2O, being a common one. Magnesiumdivetyfosfaatti is sometimes used as a leavening agent in baking, reacting with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide gas, which causes dough to rise. It can also function as a fertilizer, providing both magnesium and phosphorus, essential nutrients for plant growth. In industrial applications, it has been explored as a component in refractory materials and flame retardants due to its thermal stability. Its production typically involves reacting magnesium oxide or magnesium hydroxide with phosphoric acid under controlled conditions.