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Mono Ammonium Phosphate (MAP) |
Di Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) |
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Acronym of Mono Ammonium Phosphate is MAP |
Acronym of Di Ammonium Phosphate is DAP |
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Molecular formula of Mono Ammonium Phosphate is NH4H2PO4 |
Molecular formula of Di Ammonium Phosphate is (NH4)2HPO4 |
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Molecular weight of Mono Ammonium Phosphate is 115 |
Molecular weight of Di Ammonium Phosphate is 132.06 |
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CAS No of Mono Ammonium Phosphate is 7722-76-1 |
CAS No of Di Ammonium Phosphate is 7783-28-0 |
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MAP contains one ammonium ion (NH₄⁺) per molecule. |
DAP contains two ammonium ions (NH₄⁺) per molecule. |
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The cost of Mono Ammonium Phosphate is slightly higher compared to Di Ammonium Phosphate due to more phosphorus content. |
The cost of Di Ammonium Phosphate is lower compared to Mono Ammonium Phosphate due to less phosphorus content. |
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The pH of Mono Ammonium is lower than Di Ammonium Phosphate. pH of LR grade MAP is between 4-4.5 |
The pH of Di Ammonium is higher than Mono Ammonium Phosphate. pH of LR grade DAP is between 7.5-8.5 |
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Mono Ammonium Phosphate is also known as Ammonium Phosphate Monobasic, Ammonium Dihydrogen Orthophosphate, MAP. |
Di Ammonium Phosphate is also known as Ammonium Phosphate Dibasic, Di Ammonium Hydrogen Phosphate, DAP. |
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MAP is used in water treatment processes to prevent corrosion in pipes and boilers. |
DAP is used in water treatment processes to adjust the pH levels and as a source of phosphorus for biological treatment processes. |
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MAP is used as a leavening agent in baking and as an acidity regulator in various food products. |
DAP is used as a yeast nutrient in the fermentation process of brewing beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages. |
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MAP is used in dry chemical fire extinguishers due to its ability to smother fires and prevent re-ignition. |
DAP is used in the production of fire retardant materials for use in forest fire control and other fire protection applications. |