sodium aluminium phosphate en · NOUN
Meanings
- An ionic compound made up of aluminium cations (Al³⁺), sodium cations (Na⁺), and phosphate anions (PO₄³⁻) in the ratio of 1:3:2, respectively. Other ratios are possible and some combinations also contain hydrogen and/or water molecules and/or HPO₄²⁻ as well. It is used in baking as a leavening agent for making sponge cakes, crumpets.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sodium aluminum phosphate | alternative | lexicographic | |
| sodium aluminium phosphates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |