Ammonium Phosphate Dibasic

Ammonium Phosphate Dibasic (DAP), also known as Diammonium Hydrogen Phosphate, is an inorganic phosphate salt containing nitrogen and phosphorus. Its chemical formula is (NH₄)₂HPO₄. It is generally available as a white crystalline powder or granules and is highly soluble in water.

Ammonium Phosphate Dibasic is widely used in fertilizers, agriculture, food processing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, laboratory research, fermentation, and industrial applications.

Major Applications

1. Fertilizer & Agriculture

Ammonium Phosphate Dibasic is an important source of nitrogen and phosphorus, two essential plant nutrients. It is used in fertilizer formulations and agricultural applications where these nutrients are required.

2. Biotechnology & Cell Culture

High-purity grades can be used in laboratory and biotechnology applications, including preparation of nutrient media and buffers, depending on the required specifications.

3. Food Industry

Food-grade Ammonium Phosphate Dibasic can be used in selected food-processing applications, including as a leavening or nutrient ingredient where permitted by applicable regulations.

4. Pharmaceutical Industry

Appropriate pharmaceutical or high-purity grades can be used as a source of phosphate and ammonium ions in specific pharmaceutical and formulation applications.

5. Laboratory & Research

Laboratory and analytical grades are used for:

Buffer preparation

Chemical analysis

Microbiological media

Research applications

Laboratory reagent preparation

6. Fermentation Industry

Ammonium Phosphate Dibasic can provide nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients in certain fermentation processes and microbial culture media.

7. Industrial Applications

It can be used as a raw material or nutrient source in selected chemical and industrial processes.