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Sodium hexametaphoshpate - reagent grade, high purity , CAS No.10124-56-8

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CAS#: 10124-56-8
Formula: Na₆O₁₈P₆
Molecular Weight: 611.77
MDL number: MFCD00136045
PubChem CID: 254788830

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S108858

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Basic Description

Specifications & Purity	AR
Shipped In	Normal
Grade	AR
Product Description	Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) can be used as: A reagent for the oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic acids in the presence of H2O2 as an oxidant. A polymeric stabilizing and protecting agent in the synthesis of SHMP-stabilized gold nanoparticles (Au–SHMP) applicable in the development of biocompatible molecular probes. A capping agent in the synthesis of sterically stabilized luminescent nanoparticles of manganese doped zinc sulfide (ZnS:Mn2+). A stabilizing agent in the synthesis of barium sulfate nanoparticles by precipitation method.

Names and Identifiers

PubChem CID	254788830
Molecular Weight	611.77

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C2420057	Certificate of Analysis	Jun 21, 2022	S108858
C2427052	Certificate of Analysis	Jun 21, 2022	S108858
G2201509	Certificate of Analysis	Jun 21, 2022	S108858
G2201518	Certificate of Analysis	Jun 21, 2022	S108858
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G2423020	Certificate of Analysis	Jun 21, 2022	S108858
H2429118	Certificate of Analysis	Jun 21, 2022	S108858
J2211173	Certificate of Analysis	Jun 21, 2022	S108858
J2211130	Certificate of Analysis	Jun 21, 2022	S108858
J2210227	Certificate of Analysis	Jun 21, 2022	S108858
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Chemical and Physical Properties

Solubility	Soluble in water. Insoluble in organic solvents
Sensitivity	Moisture sensitive.
Boil Point(°C)	1500C
Melt Point(°C)	616°C

Citations of This Product

1. Juan Wang, Shiquan Sui, Qianlong Fu, Yongzhao Yang, Jinxiu Fu, Fantao Meng, Shuang Li. (2023) Pure-SiC ceramic membrane for ultrafiltration: Morphology, pore characteristics and separation performances. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, [PMID:]
2. Hou Guang Hao, Falola Akinola A., Wang Xiao Kang, Liang Li Peng, Zou Xing Wu, Wu Tao, Wang Xue Z.. (2023) Application of acoustic spectroscopy and neural networks to on-line size measurement of pharmaceutical nanocrystals. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA, 154 (4): (2112-2123). [PMID:37787599]
3. Daokui Li, Yili Tang, Xiaochao Zuo, Xinyi Zhang, Xiaoguang Zhao, Yanting Zhang, Huaming Yang. (2023) Functionally constructed magnetic-dielectric mineral microspheres for efficient thermal energy storage and microwave absorption. JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE, 650 (764). [PMID:37441969]
4. Qi Zhijia, Zhang Shengsheng, Huang Jiaju, Li Juan, Jiang Junjiong, Fan Ping, Yang Jintao. (2023) Effect of HNT@PANI hybrid nanoparticles on performance enhancement of electrospun PVDF nanofiber mat for flexible piezoelectric nanogenerators. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS, 34 (17): (1-20). [PMID:]
5. Lingyu Song, Yongbao Zhu, Jinfeng Wang, Tingxia Wu, Shuo Zhou, Xianbo Zhang, Junping Tang, Jikui Wang, Donghai Lin, Guosong Chen. (2023) Inorganic phosphate regulated high luminescence NaYF4:Yb3+, Er3+ as an iron ion fluorescent nanoprobe. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY, 300 (122903). [PMID:37290241]
6. Lei Wang, Guangyuan Xie, Xiang Mi, Bin Zhang, Yu Du, Qiuyu Zhu, Zhicheng Yu. (2023) Surface-Modified TiO2@SiO2 Nanocomposites for Enhanced Dispersibility and Optical Performance to Apply in the Printing Process as a Pigment. ACS Omega, 8 (22): (20116–20124). [PMID:37305250]
7. Yongkui Li, Xiaodong Pan, Suqin Li, Penghui Guo, Xuefeng Gao. (2023) Separation of iron from converter dust by superconducting HGMS: A simulation analysis and experimental study. PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, 175 (402). [PMID:]
8. Huanan Huang, Yihui Chen, Meilin Ni, Jing Du, Chunyan Hou, Xiaoqiang Qiao, Guozhou Cao, Tingting Wang. (2023) Sodium hexametaphosphate-treated halloysite based solid-phase extraction of biguanides from dietary supplements. Analytical Methods, 15 (21): (2685-2692). [PMID:37226487]
9. Zheng Zhang, Jihao Yang, Run Qi, Jiguang Huang, Haiping Chen, Heng Zhang. (2023) Development of Hydrophobic Coal-Fly-Ash-Based Ceramic Membrane for Vacuum Membrane Distillation. Materials, 16 (8): (3153). [PMID:37109989]
10. Jianzhen Wu, Yijie Liu, Shengming Hua, Fanjun Meng, Qinglin Ma, Shuliang Song, Yuju Che. (2023) Dynamic Cross-Linking Network Construction of Carboxymethyl Starch Enabling Temperature and Strain Bimodal Film Sensors. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 15 (13): (17293–17300). [PMID:36951487]
11. He Yizhou, Wang Yazhou, Cai Chengkun, Yang Guolin, Zhou Li, Ran Gang, Chen Tao, Zhu Wenkun. (2023) Cotton stalk derived carbon pretreated by microbial fermentation for selective uranium extraction. JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY, 332 (6): (2149-2158). [PMID:]
12. Jiguang Huang, Haiping Chen, Jihao Yang, Ziwei Du, Heng Zhang, Zhaohao Li. (2023) Enhancing performance of ceramic membranes for recovering water and heat from flue gas. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN, 192 (208). [PMID:]
13. Duan Yin, Zheng Lin, Zhao Yimeng, Long Ling, Liu Xiaobo, Jiang Xuguang. (2023) Improving immobilization efficiency and mechanism analysis of sodium hexametaphosphate on MgO-based cementitious material solidified MSWI FA. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, 25 (4): (1781-1791). [PMID:]
14. Yingying Luo, Hongjiao Wu, Junpeng Qiao, Jiaming Zhang, Kai Liu, Liqing Zou, Ying Chen, Pengcheng Lin. (2023) Self-repairing thermal energy storage gels demonstrating superior thermophysical properties and wearability towards personal thermal management in static and dynamic modes. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL, 457 (141201). [PMID:]
15. Pan Yiwen, He Mu, Chen Shaoqing, Meng Yanyan, Wang Cheli, Ni Xinye. (2023) Preparation and Osteogenic Efficacy of Emodin-loaded Hydroxyapatite Electrospun Fibers. Journal of Bionic Engineering, 20 (3): (1060-1071). [PMID:]
16. Ying Mu, Liwen Yan, Peisen Liu, Qichao Gao, Anran Guo, Xiaojing Xu, Haiyan Du, Shun Dong, Jiachen Liu. (2023) High-temperature-resistant ZrO2 coating with SiC-whisker-enhanced interfacial bonding strength and improved emissivity for flexible silica fibre fabric. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, 49 (6825). [PMID:]
17. Wang Congcong, Feng Xiaohua, Tong Xiangmin, Wang Ying, Li Hua. (2022) Tunable antibacterial activities and biosafety evaluation of photocatalytic nano-titania particles loaded on fabrics. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, 57 (37): (17765-17778). [PMID:]
18. Yingying Luo, Liqing Zou, Junpeng Qiao, Jiaming Zhang, Kai Liu, Hongjiao Wu, Pengcheng Lin, Ying Chen. (2022) Boron Nitride-Doped Inorganic Hydrated Salt Gels Demonstrating Superior Thermal Energy Storage and Wearability Toward High-Performance Personal Thermal Management. ACS Applied Energy Materials, 5 (9): (11591–11603). [PMID:]
19. Jiguang Huang, Haiping Chen, Tian Zhou, Run Qi, Heng Zhang. (2022) Alumina separation layer with uniform pore size applied on a support with broad pore size distribution. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, 48 (32513). [PMID:]
20. Bing Zhang, Jing Shen, Heli Tang, Yu Shen, Jiansheng Li, Zhigao Zhu. (2022) Ion-nucleating competition cooperated with antiscalant for effectively mitigating gypsum scaling in membrane distillation. DESALINATION, 539 (115969). [PMID:]
21. Wang Yan, Zhuang Yu, Wang Sheng, Liu Yin, Kong Lingbing, Li Jianjun, Chen Huayong. (2022) Preparation and Characterization of Porous Palygorskite/Carbon Composites through Zinc Chloride Activation for Wastewater Treatment. CLAYS AND CLAY MINERALS, 70 (3): (450-459). [PMID:]
22. Yang Zhenglun, Chen Yihui, Jia Jianggang, Hou Chunyan, Xuan Rongrong, Wang Tingting. (2022) C18-modified halloysite as a novel sorbent in matrix solid-phase dispersion for the extraction of bisphenol A and diethylstilbestrol from human placenta. ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 414 (17): (4897-4907). [PMID:35595839]
23. Yitian Li, Anran Guo, Xiaojing Xu, Yunjia Xue, Liwen Yan, Feng Hou, Jiachen Liu. (2022) Preparation and Properties of Highly Elastic, Lightweight, and Thermally Insulating SiO2 Fibrous Porous Materials. Materials, 15 (9): (3069). [PMID:35591404]
24. Ke Wang, Ya-qiong Huang, Xiao-han Cheng, Jen-taut Yeh. (2022) Micro foaming performance of scCO2-aid glutaraldehyde/hexametaphosphate/thermoplastic starch foams modified by alkali treatment and montmorillonite nano-platelets. CELLULAR POLYMERS, [PMID:]
25. Yingying Luo, Weitai Yu, Junpeng Qiao, Xi Zhao, Hongjiao Wu, Xinxin Sheng, Ying Chen, Pengcheng Lin. (2022) Self-healing inorganic hydrated salt gels for personal thermal management in the static and dynamic modes. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL, 440 (135632). [PMID:]
26. Yang Yinzhi, Fan Fangwei, Xie Jinpeng, Fang Kaiyang, Zhang Qiang, Chen Yiren, Cao Xinwang, Deng Zhongmin. (2023) Isolation and characterization of cellulosic fibers from bamboo shoot shell. POLYMER BULLETIN, 80 (2): (1817-1829). [PMID:]
27. Lixun Zhang, Fangxin He, Yuntao Guan. (2022) Immobilization of hexavalent chromium in contaminated soil by nano-sized layered double hydroxide intercalated with diethyldithiocarbamate: Fraction distribution, plant growth, and microbial evolution. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, 430 (128382). [PMID:35739652]
28. Jiuhong Ma, Huizhong Zhao, Jun Yu, Han Zhang, Yichong Li, Lida Shi, Yi Zhao, Jian He. (2022) The critical role of aggregate microstructure in thermal shock resistance and slag resistance of Al2O3–SiC–C castable. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, 48 (11644). [PMID:]
29. Liu Feng-Yu, Zhang Tong-Kai, Zhao Yi-Long, Ning Hong-Xia, Li Fu-Sheng. (2022) Electrochemiluminescence of 1,8-Naphthalimide-Modified Carbon Nitride for Cu2+ Detection. Journal of Analysis and Testing, 6 (3): (296-307). [PMID:]
30. Bingfang Shi,Liangliang Zhang,Chuanqing Lan,Jingjin Zhao,Yubin Su,Shulin Zhao. (2015-05-25) One-pot green synthesis of oxygen-rich nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots and their potential application in pH-sensitive photoluminescence and detection of mercury(II) ions.. Talanta, 142 (131-139). [PMID:26003702]

References

1. Juan Wang, Shiquan Sui, Qianlong Fu, Yongzhao Yang, Jinxiu Fu, Fantao Meng, Shuang Li. (2023) Pure-SiC ceramic membrane for ultrafiltration: Morphology, pore characteristics and separation performances. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, [PMID:]
2. Hou Guang Hao, Falola Akinola A., Wang Xiao Kang, Liang Li Peng, Zou Xing Wu, Wu Tao, Wang Xue Z.. (2023) Application of acoustic spectroscopy and neural networks to on-line size measurement of pharmaceutical nanocrystals. JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA, 154 (4): (2112-2123). [PMID:37787599]
3. Daokui Li, Yili Tang, Xiaochao Zuo, Xinyi Zhang, Xiaoguang Zhao, Yanting Zhang, Huaming Yang. (2023) Functionally constructed magnetic-dielectric mineral microspheres for efficient thermal energy storage and microwave absorption. JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE, 650 (764). [PMID:37441969]
4. Qi Zhijia, Zhang Shengsheng, Huang Jiaju, Li Juan, Jiang Junjiong, Fan Ping, Yang Jintao. (2023) Effect of HNT@PANI hybrid nanoparticles on performance enhancement of electrospun PVDF nanofiber mat for flexible piezoelectric nanogenerators. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS, 34 (17): (1-20). [PMID:]
5. Lingyu Song, Yongbao Zhu, Jinfeng Wang, Tingxia Wu, Shuo Zhou, Xianbo Zhang, Junping Tang, Jikui Wang, Donghai Lin, Guosong Chen. (2023) Inorganic phosphate regulated high luminescence NaYF4:Yb3+, Er3+ as an iron ion fluorescent nanoprobe. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY, 300 (122903). [PMID:37290241]
6. Lei Wang, Guangyuan Xie, Xiang Mi, Bin Zhang, Yu Du, Qiuyu Zhu, Zhicheng Yu. (2023) Surface-Modified TiO2@SiO2 Nanocomposites for Enhanced Dispersibility and Optical Performance to Apply in the Printing Process as a Pigment. ACS Omega, 8 (22): (20116–20124). [PMID:37305250]
7. Yongkui Li, Xiaodong Pan, Suqin Li, Penghui Guo, Xuefeng Gao. (2023) Separation of iron from converter dust by superconducting HGMS: A simulation analysis and experimental study. PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, 175 (402). [PMID:]
8. Huanan Huang, Yihui Chen, Meilin Ni, Jing Du, Chunyan Hou, Xiaoqiang Qiao, Guozhou Cao, Tingting Wang. (2023) Sodium hexametaphosphate-treated halloysite based solid-phase extraction of biguanides from dietary supplements. Analytical Methods, 15 (21): (2685-2692). [PMID:37226487]
9. Zheng Zhang, Jihao Yang, Run Qi, Jiguang Huang, Haiping Chen, Heng Zhang. (2023) Development of Hydrophobic Coal-Fly-Ash-Based Ceramic Membrane for Vacuum Membrane Distillation. Materials, 16 (8): (3153). [PMID:37109989]
10. Jianzhen Wu, Yijie Liu, Shengming Hua, Fanjun Meng, Qinglin Ma, Shuliang Song, Yuju Che. (2023) Dynamic Cross-Linking Network Construction of Carboxymethyl Starch Enabling Temperature and Strain Bimodal Film Sensors. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 15 (13): (17293–17300). [PMID:36951487]
11. He Yizhou, Wang Yazhou, Cai Chengkun, Yang Guolin, Zhou Li, Ran Gang, Chen Tao, Zhu Wenkun. (2023) Cotton stalk derived carbon pretreated by microbial fermentation for selective uranium extraction. JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY, 332 (6): (2149-2158). [PMID:]
12. Jiguang Huang, Haiping Chen, Jihao Yang, Ziwei Du, Heng Zhang, Zhaohao Li. (2023) Enhancing performance of ceramic membranes for recovering water and heat from flue gas. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN, 192 (208). [PMID:]
13. Duan Yin, Zheng Lin, Zhao Yimeng, Long Ling, Liu Xiaobo, Jiang Xuguang. (2023) Improving immobilization efficiency and mechanism analysis of sodium hexametaphosphate on MgO-based cementitious material solidified MSWI FA. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, 25 (4): (1781-1791). [PMID:]
14. Yingying Luo, Hongjiao Wu, Junpeng Qiao, Jiaming Zhang, Kai Liu, Liqing Zou, Ying Chen, Pengcheng Lin. (2023) Self-repairing thermal energy storage gels demonstrating superior thermophysical properties and wearability towards personal thermal management in static and dynamic modes. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL, 457 (141201). [PMID:]
15. Pan Yiwen, He Mu, Chen Shaoqing, Meng Yanyan, Wang Cheli, Ni Xinye. (2023) Preparation and Osteogenic Efficacy of Emodin-loaded Hydroxyapatite Electrospun Fibers. Journal of Bionic Engineering, 20 (3): (1060-1071). [PMID:]
16. Ying Mu, Liwen Yan, Peisen Liu, Qichao Gao, Anran Guo, Xiaojing Xu, Haiyan Du, Shun Dong, Jiachen Liu. (2023) High-temperature-resistant ZrO2 coating with SiC-whisker-enhanced interfacial bonding strength and improved emissivity for flexible silica fibre fabric. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, 49 (6825). [PMID:]
17. Wang Congcong, Feng Xiaohua, Tong Xiangmin, Wang Ying, Li Hua. (2022) Tunable antibacterial activities and biosafety evaluation of photocatalytic nano-titania particles loaded on fabrics. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, 57 (37): (17765-17778). [PMID:]
18. Yingying Luo, Liqing Zou, Junpeng Qiao, Jiaming Zhang, Kai Liu, Hongjiao Wu, Pengcheng Lin, Ying Chen. (2022) Boron Nitride-Doped Inorganic Hydrated Salt Gels Demonstrating Superior Thermal Energy Storage and Wearability Toward High-Performance Personal Thermal Management. ACS Applied Energy Materials, 5 (9): (11591–11603). [PMID:]
19. Jiguang Huang, Haiping Chen, Tian Zhou, Run Qi, Heng Zhang. (2022) Alumina separation layer with uniform pore size applied on a support with broad pore size distribution. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, 48 (32513). [PMID:]
20. Bing Zhang, Jing Shen, Heli Tang, Yu Shen, Jiansheng Li, Zhigao Zhu. (2022) Ion-nucleating competition cooperated with antiscalant for effectively mitigating gypsum scaling in membrane distillation. DESALINATION, 539 (115969). [PMID:]
21. Wang Yan, Zhuang Yu, Wang Sheng, Liu Yin, Kong Lingbing, Li Jianjun, Chen Huayong. (2022) Preparation and Characterization of Porous Palygorskite/Carbon Composites through Zinc Chloride Activation for Wastewater Treatment. CLAYS AND CLAY MINERALS, 70 (3): (450-459). [PMID:]
22. Yang Zhenglun, Chen Yihui, Jia Jianggang, Hou Chunyan, Xuan Rongrong, Wang Tingting. (2022) C18-modified halloysite as a novel sorbent in matrix solid-phase dispersion for the extraction of bisphenol A and diethylstilbestrol from human placenta. ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 414 (17): (4897-4907). [PMID:35595839]
23. Yitian Li, Anran Guo, Xiaojing Xu, Yunjia Xue, Liwen Yan, Feng Hou, Jiachen Liu. (2022) Preparation and Properties of Highly Elastic, Lightweight, and Thermally Insulating SiO2 Fibrous Porous Materials. Materials, 15 (9): (3069). [PMID:35591404]
24. Ke Wang, Ya-qiong Huang, Xiao-han Cheng, Jen-taut Yeh. (2022) Micro foaming performance of scCO2-aid glutaraldehyde/hexametaphosphate/thermoplastic starch foams modified by alkali treatment and montmorillonite nano-platelets. CELLULAR POLYMERS, [PMID:]
25. Yingying Luo, Weitai Yu, Junpeng Qiao, Xi Zhao, Hongjiao Wu, Xinxin Sheng, Ying Chen, Pengcheng Lin. (2022) Self-healing inorganic hydrated salt gels for personal thermal management in the static and dynamic modes. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL, 440 (135632). [PMID:]
26. Yang Yinzhi, Fan Fangwei, Xie Jinpeng, Fang Kaiyang, Zhang Qiang, Chen Yiren, Cao Xinwang, Deng Zhongmin. (2023) Isolation and characterization of cellulosic fibers from bamboo shoot shell. POLYMER BULLETIN, 80 (2): (1817-1829). [PMID:]
27. Lixun Zhang, Fangxin He, Yuntao Guan. (2022) Immobilization of hexavalent chromium in contaminated soil by nano-sized layered double hydroxide intercalated with diethyldithiocarbamate: Fraction distribution, plant growth, and microbial evolution. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, 430 (128382). [PMID:35739652]
28. Jiuhong Ma, Huizhong Zhao, Jun Yu, Han Zhang, Yichong Li, Lida Shi, Yi Zhao, Jian He. (2022) The critical role of aggregate microstructure in thermal shock resistance and slag resistance of Al2O3–SiC–C castable. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, 48 (11644). [PMID:]
29. Liu Feng-Yu, Zhang Tong-Kai, Zhao Yi-Long, Ning Hong-Xia, Li Fu-Sheng. (2022) Electrochemiluminescence of 1,8-Naphthalimide-Modified Carbon Nitride for Cu2+ Detection. Journal of Analysis and Testing, 6 (3): (296-307). [PMID:]
30. Bingfang Shi,Liangliang Zhang,Chuanqing Lan,Jingjin Zhao,Yubin Su,Shulin Zhao. (2015-05-25) One-pot green synthesis of oxygen-rich nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots and their potential application in pH-sensitive photoluminescence and detection of mercury(II) ions.. Talanta, 142 (131-139). [PMID:26003702]

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