natriumfosfaten

Natriumfosfaten is the Dutch term for sodium phosphates. These are a group of inorganic compounds with the general formula NaₓP<0xE1><0xB5><0xA5>O₃<0xE2><0x82><0x99>. They are salts of phosphoric acid. Common examples include monosodium phosphate (NaH₂PO₄), disodium phosphate (Na₂HPO₄), and trisodium phosphate (Na₃PO₄). Sodium phosphates are widely used in various industries and applications due to their buffering, emulsifying, and sequestering properties.

In the food industry, sodium phosphates are utilized as food additives, serving as emulsifiers, stabilizers, texturizers, and leavening agents. They can be found in processed cheeses, baked goods, meats, and beverages. Their ability to bind water and prevent fat separation makes them valuable in food processing. They are also used to adjust the pH of foods.

Beyond food, sodium phosphates have applications in detergents as builders, helping to soften water and improve cleaning efficiency. In water treatment, they are used to prevent corrosion and scale formation. They also find use in pharmaceuticals as laxatives and in industrial processes for metal treatment and fire retardation. The specific properties and uses depend on the exact type of sodium phosphate.