Regarding KH2P04 (Monopotassium Phosphate)

nagukush

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Hi Friends !

I just got this chemical KH2P04 from a local chemical shop but instead of Monopotassium Phosphate its labelled as POTASSIUM DIHYDROGEN ORTHOPHOSPHATE ( POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE MONOBASIC ) but the forumla is written as KH2PO4 only and its written as KH2PO4 = 136.09

Just wanted to request for some advice if its the same thing thats needed for fertilization and if it can be used safely ?

Also whats the KH2PO4 = 136.09 thing ?

Kindly guide me...
Thanks !
Kush
 
I think its the same. Here is an MSDS for KH2P04 and the synonyms appear to show its the same thing

http://msds.chem.ox.ac.uk/PO/potassium_phosphate_monobasic.html

My guess is that the 136.09 is some sort of molar ratio or weight... I did a little googling and see 'mgm' after a number like you have written. I have seen mgm used as an abbreviation for milligram (usually mg) but that doesn't seem to make sense in the context that you are using, unless I'm missing something.
 
I read in another thread (might have been a sticky) that Fleet Enema could be used to dose KH2PO4, but when I bought it it says the active ingredient is Sodium Phosphate.
Is it still OK???
 
mszumins said:
I read in another thread (might have been a sticky) that Fleet Enema could be used to dose KH2PO4, but when I bought it it says the active ingredient is Sodium Phosphate.
Is it still OK???
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You probably read that you can use Fleet Enema to dose phosphate, not potassium.
 
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